the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
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Ephesians 4:7
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Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
But vnto euery one of vs is giuen grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.
Christ gave each one of us the special gift of grace, showing how generous he is.
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.
Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Christ has generously divided out his gifts to us.
Each one of us, however, has been given grace to be measured by the Messiah's bounty.
But to each one of us has been given grace according to the measure of the gift of the Christ.
Christ gave each one of us a special gift. Everyone received what he wanted to give them.
But to every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Each one of us has received a special gift in proportion to what Christ has given.
Now to each one of us was given this grace, according to the measure of Christ's gift.
But to each one of us was given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Yet grace [God's undeserved favor] was given to each one of us [not indiscriminately, but in different ways] in proportion to the measure of Christ's [rich and abundant] gift.
But unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
But to every one of us has grace been given in the measure of the giving of Christ.
But to each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Messiah.
Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of Christ's gift.Romans 12:3,6; 1 Corinthians 12:11;">[xr]
But unto each of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of the Meshiha.
And to each of us grace is given, according to the measure of the gift of the Messiah.
But vnto euery one of vs, is geuen grace, accordyng to the measure of the gyft of Christe.
But unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
But to each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
But to every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Yet to each of us individually grace was given, measured out with the munificence of Christ.
But to ech of vs grace is youun bi the mesure of the yyuyng of Crist;
But to each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
But to every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.
However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ.
Loving-favor has been given to each one of us. We can see how great it is by the gift of Christ.
But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ's gift.
To each one of you, however, hath favour been given, according to the measure of the free-gift of the Christ;
But to every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the giving of Christ.
But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.
Vnto every one of vs is geven grace acordinge to the measure of ye gyft of christ.
and to each one of you was given the grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ,
Vnto euery one of vs is geuen grace, acordinge to the measure off the gifte off Christ.
but to every one of us a different charge is given, according to the distribution which Christ has made;
But that doesn't mean you should all look and speak and act the same. Out of the generosity of Christ, each of us is given his own gift. The text for this is, He climbed the high mountain, He captured the enemy and seized the booty, He handed it all out in gifts to the people. Is it not true that the One who climbed up also climbed down, down to the valley of earth? And the One who climbed down is the One who climbed back up, up to highest heaven. He handed out gifts above and below, filled heaven with his gifts, filled earth with his gifts. He handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher to train Christ's followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ's body, the church, until we're all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God's Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like Christ.
But, he has given each of us special abilities through his generousness.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
unto: Ephesians 4:8-14, Matthew 25:15, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, 1 Corinthians 12:28-30
grace: Ephesians 3:8, 2 Corinthians 6:1, 1 Peter 4:10
the measure: Ephesians 3:2, John 3:34, Romans 12:3, 2 Corinthians 10:13-15
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 5:6 - that there is not Luke 10:2 - the Lord John 1:16 - of his John 16:5 - I John 16:13 - will guide 1 Corinthians 12:7 - General 1 Corinthians 12:11 - all Hebrews 6:4 - and have
Cross-References
Vnto the woman he said, I will greatly increase thy sorowes, and thy conceptions. In sorowe shalt thou bring foorth children, and thy desire shalbe subiect to thine husbande, and he shall rule ouer thee.
Then ye Lord said vnto Kain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance cast downe?
Then Kain spake to Habel his brother. And when they were in the fielde, Kain rose vp against Habel his brother, and slewe him.
Then the Lorde said vnto Kain, Where is Habel thy brother? Who answered, I cannot tell. Am I my brothers keeper?
Againe he said, What hast thou done? the voyce of thy brothers blood cryeth vnto me from the earth.
Now therefore thou art cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receiue thy brothers blood from thine hand.
When thou shalt till the grounde, it shall not henceforth yeelde vnto thee her strength: a vagabond and a runnagate shalt thou be in the earth.
Then Kain said to the Lorde, My punishment is greater, then I can beare.
Then he said vnto him, Beholde, I haue receiued thy request also concerning this thing, that I will not ouerthrow this citie, for the which thou hast spoken.
But if ye will not doe so, beholde, ye haue sinned against the Lorde, and be sure, that your sinne will finde you out.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But unto everyone of us is given grace,.... Which may refer to the saints in common, and may be interpreted of justifying, pardoning, adopting, sanctifying, and persevering grace, bestowed upon them all, freely and liberally, not grudgingly, nor niggardly, and without motive and condition in them; or to the ministers of the Gospel, and so design gifts fitting for the ministry, which every one has, though differing one from another, and all of free grace:
according to the measure of the gift of Christ: either according to the gift of grace to Christ before the world began, and the measure of it, which he communicates to them in time, even grace for grace; or according to that measure of gifts which Christ received from men at his ascension: it may be observed that every member of Christ, and minister of his, receive more or less grace and gifts from him; and that what they receive is all of free grace, and in measure; and though they may have gifts differing one from another, yet all are useful; so that there is no room for pride, envy, and contempt, which would break in upon the unity of the Spirit; for what is said from Ephesians 4:3 contains so many arguments to stir up the saints to endeavour to preserve that.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
But unto every one of us - Every Christian.
Is given grace - The favor of God; meaning here that God had bestowed upon each sincere Christian the means of living as he ought to do, and had in his gospel made ample provision that they might walk worthy of their vocation. What “are” the endowments thus given, the apostle states in the following verses. The “grace” referred to here, most probably means “the gracious influences of the Holy Spirit,” or his operations on the heart in connection with the use of the means which God has appointed.
According to the measure of the gift of Christ - Grace is bestowed upon all true Christians, and all have enough to enable them to live a life of holiness. Yet we are taught here:
(1) That it is a “gift.” It is “bestowed” on us. It is not what is originated by ourselves.
(2) It is by a certain “measure.” It is not unlimited, and without rule. There is a wise adaptation; an imparting it by a certain rule. The same grace is not given to all, but to all is given enough to enable them to live as they ought to live.
(3) That measure is the gift of Christ, or what is given in Christ. It comes through him. It is what he has purchased; what he has obtained by his merits. All have enough for the purposes for which God has called them into his kingdom, but there are not the same endowments conferred on all. Some have grace given them to qualify them for the ministry; some to be apostles; some to be martyrs; some to make them eminent as public benefactors. All this has been obtained by Christ; and one Should not complain that another has more distinguished endowments than he has; compare Romans 12:3 note; John 1:16 note.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 7. Unto every one of us is given grace — Grace may here signify a particular office; as if the apostle had said: Though we are all equal in the respects already mentioned, yet we have all different offices and situations to fill up in the Church and in the world; and we receive a free gift from Christ, according to the nature of the office, that we may be able to discharge it according to his own mind. So the free gift, which we receive from Christ, is according to the office or function which he has given us to fulfil; and the office is according to that free gift, each suited to the other.
