Ephesians 4:7
To each one of you, however, hath favour been given, according to the measure of the free-gift of the Christ;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 saith—Ascending on high, he took captivity captive, [and] gave gifts unto men.
Cross References
John 3:34For, he whom God hath sent, the sayings of God, doth speak; for, not by measure, giveth he the Spirit.
Romans 12:6Now, having gifts of favour, according to the favour given unto us, differing—whether prophesying, [let us use it] according to the proportion of our faith,
1 Corinthians 12:28And God hath, indeed, set, certain, in the assembly,—first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that mighty works, then gifts of healings, helps, guidings, kinds of tongues.
2 Corinthians 10:13We, however, not as to the things without measure, will boast ourselves, but, according to the measure of the limit which God apportioned unto us, as a measure—to reach as far as even you!
Ephesians 3:8Unto me—the less than least of all saints, was given this favour, unto the nations, to announce the glad-message of the untraceable riches of the Christ,
1 Peter 4:10Each one, according as he hath received a gift of favour, unto one another, ministering the same, as careful stewards of the manifold favour 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 →