Ephesians 4:7
But to every one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Revised King James 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 above all, and through all, and in all.
8Therefore it says, When he ascended on high, he led a host of captives, and gave gifts to men.
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 is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, according to the proportion of our faith;
1 Corinthians 12:28And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that workers of miracles, then those with gifts of healing, helpers, administrators, and those who speak in different tongues.
2 Corinthians 10:13But we will not boast of things without limit, but will keep within the field which God has assigned to us, a field which reaches even to you.
Ephesians 3:8To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, was this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
1 Peter 4:10As every man has received a gift, so he should use it to serve one another, as befits 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 →