Ephesians 4:7

Every one of us, however, has been entrusted with some charge, each in accordance with the extent of the gift of the Christ.

Twentieth Century 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

6There is but one God and Father of all — the God who is over all, pervades all, and is in all.

8That is why it is said — ‘When he went up on high, he led his captives into captivity. And gave gifts to mankind.’

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Cross References

John 3:34For he whom God sent as his Messenger gives us God’s own teaching, for God does not limit the gift of the Spirit.

Romans 12:6Since our gifts differ in accordance with the particular charge entrusted to us, if our gift is to preach, let our preaching correspond to our faith;

1 Corinthians 12:28In the Church God has appointed, first, Apostles, secondly Preachers, thirdly Teachers; then he has given supernatural powers, then power to cure diseases, aptness for helping others, capacity to govern, varieties of the gift of ‘tongues.’

2 Corinthians 10:13We, however, will not give way to unlimited boasting, but will confine ourselves to the limits of the sphere to which God limited us, when he permitted us to come as far as Corinth.

Ephesians 3:8Yes, to me, who am less than the least of all Christ’s People, was this charge entrusted! — to tell the Gentiles the Good News of the boundless wealth to be found in the Christ,

1 Peter 4:10Whatever the gift that each has received, use it in the service of others, as good stewards of the varied bounty 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 →

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