Ephesians 4:7
And to each of us grace is given, according to the measure of the gift of the Messiah.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
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
6and one God is the Father of all, and over all, and by all, and in us all.
8Wherefore it is said: He ascended on high, and carried captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.
Cross References
John 3:34For he whom God hath sent, speaketh the words of God; for God hath not given the Spirit by measure to him.
Romans 12:6But we have different gifts, according to the grace given to us. There is that of prophecy, according to the measure of his faith.
1 Corinthians 12:28For God hath placed in his church, first, legates; after them, prophets; after them, teachers; after them, workers of miracles; after them, the gifts of healing, and helpers, and leaders, and various kinds of tongues.
2 Corinthians 10:13But we will not glory beyond our measure, but within the measure of the limits which God hath imparted to us, that we should reach as far as you.
Ephesians 3:8to me, who am the least of all the saints, hath this grace been given, that I should announce among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of the Messiah,
1 Peter 4:10And let each of you minister to his associates the gift which he hath received from God; as being 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 →