Ephesians 4:7
But to each one of us the grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 over all, and through all, and in all.
8Wherefore he says: When he ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.
Cross References
John 3:34For he whom God sent forth speaks the words of God; for he gives not[3:34] the Spirit by measure.
Romans 12:6And having gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of our faith;
1 Corinthians 12:28And God set some in the church, apostles first, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governings, diversities of tongues.
2 Corinthians 10:13But we will not boast of things without measure, but according to the measure of the line which God apportioned to us, a measure to reach even to you.
Ephesians 3:8To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, was this grace given, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
1 Peter 4:10according as each received a gift, ministering the same to one 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 →