Ephesians 4:7
But to each one of us, the grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
World English Bible Catholic
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 us all.
8Therefore he says, “When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to people.”
Cross References
John 3:34For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for God gives the Spirit without measure.
Romans 12:6having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
1 Corinthians 12:28God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.
2 Corinthians 10:13But we will not boast beyond proper limits, but within the boundaries with which God appointed to us, which reach even to you.
Ephesians 3:8To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
1 Peter 4:10As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
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 →