Ephesians 4:7
But grace is given to each of us, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
1770 John Worsley NT
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.
8Wherefore 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 hath sent, speaketh the words of God: for God giveth the Spirit to Him not by measure.
Romans 12:6But having different gifts, according to the grace conferred upon us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith:
1 Corinthians 12:28And God hath placed you accordingly in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miraculous powers, then gifts of healing, helps, governments, and various kinds of tongues.
2 Corinthians 10:13But we will not glory of things beyond our bounds, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath given to us, a measure to come even unto you.
Ephesians 3:8On me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace bestowed, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
1 Peter 4:10as every one hath received a gift, imparting it to each other, 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 →