Ephesians 4:7
And to each one of us was grace given according to the measure of the munificence of Christ.
Montgomery New Testament
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.
8Thus it is said, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts to men.
Cross References
John 3:34For he whom God sent utters the words of God; for God does not give the Spirit sparingly.
Romans 12:6But we have gifts differing according to the grace which was given to us. He that has the gift of prophecy, let him prophesy according to the proportion of his faith.
1 Corinthians 12:28And God has appointed those in the church to be first of all apostles, second, prophets, third, teachers. then workers of miracles, healers, helpers, administrators, users of various kinds of "tongues."
2 Corinthians 10:13I, however, will not indulge in undue boasting, but will confine it within the limits of the sphere to which God has assigned me - a sphere which reaches even to you.
Ephesians 3:8To me, who am less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, that I should proclaim among the Gentiles the gospel of the unsearchable riches of Christ;
1 Peter 4:10Whatever the gifts which each has received, use them for 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 →