Ephesians 4:7
But to every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the giving of Christ.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
In Context
6One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in us all.
8Wherefore he saith: Ascending on high, he led captivity captive; he gave gifts to men.
Cross References
John 3:34For he whom God hath sent, speaketh the words of God: for God doth not give the Spirit by measure.
Romans 12:6And having different gifts, according to the grace that is given us, either prophecy, to be used according to the rule of faith;
1 Corinthians 12:28And God indeed hath set some in the church; first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly doctors; after that miracles; then the graces of healing, helps, governments, kinds of tongues, interpretations of speeches.
2 Corinthians 10:13But we will not glory beyond our measure; but according to the measure of the rule, which God hath measured to us, a measure to reach even unto you.
Ephesians 3:8To me, the least of all the saints, is given this grace, to preach among the Gentiles, the unsearchable riches of Christ,
1 Peter 4:10As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 4:3-17
Exhortation to Unity; Persuasives to Unity. ( a. d. 61.) 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore… Read the whole commentary →