Ephesians 4:7

Amplified Bible

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.

Parallel Translations

Easy-to-Read Version
Christ gave each one of us a special gift. Everyone received what he wanted to give them.

Revised Standard Version
But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Vnto every one of vs is geven grace acordinge to the measure of ye gyft of christ.

Hebrew Names Version
But to each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Messiah.

New American Standard Bible
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.

New Century Version
Christ gave each one of us the special gift of grace, showing how generous he is.

Update Bible Version
But to each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Webster's Bible Translation
But to every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

English Standard Version
But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.

World English Bible
But to each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But to every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Weymouth's New Testament
Yet to each of us individually grace was given, measured out with the munificence of Christ.

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But to ech of vs grace is youun bi the mesure of the yyuyng of Crist;

English Revised Version
But unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Berean Standard Bible
Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Contemporary English Version
Christ has generously divided out his gifts to us.

American Standard Version
But unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Bible in Basic English
But to every one of us has grace been given in the measure of the giving of Christ.

Complete Jewish Bible
Each one of us, however, has been given grace to be measured by the Messiah's bounty.

Darby Translation
But to each one of us has been given grace according to the measure of the gift of the Christ.

International Standard Version
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]

Etheridge Translation
But unto each of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of the Meshiha.

Murdock Translation
And to each of us grace is given, according to the measure of the gift of the Messiah.

King James Version (1611)
But vnto euery one of vs is giuen grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

New Living Translation
However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ.

New Life Bible
Loving-favor has been given to each one of us. We can see how great it is by the gift of Christ.

New Revised Standard
But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ's gift.

Geneva Bible (1587)
But vnto euery one of vs is giuen grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

George Lamsa Translation
But to every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
To each one of you, however, hath favour been given, according to the measure of the free-gift of the Christ;

Douay-Rheims Bible
But to every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the giving of Christ.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
But vnto euery one of vs, is geuen grace, accordyng to the measure of the gyft of Christe.

Good News Translation
Each one of us has received a special gift in proportion to what Christ has given.

Christian Standard Bible®
Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

King James Version
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Lexham English Bible
Now to each one of us was given this grace, according to the measure of Christ's gift.

Literal Translation
But to each one of us was given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Young's Literal Translation
and to each one of you was given the grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ,

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Vnto euery one of vs is geuen grace, acordinge to the measure off the gifte off Christ.

Mace New Testament (1729)
but to every one of us a different charge is given, according to the distribution which Christ has made;

THE MESSAGE
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.

New English Translation
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

New King James Version
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.

Simplified Cowboy Version
But, he has given each of us special abilities through his generousness.

New American Standard Bible (1995)
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.

Legacy Standard Bible
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.

Contextual Overview

²with all humility [forsaking self-righteousness], and gentleness [maintaining self-control], with patience, bearing with one another in [unselfish] love. ³Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful]. ⁴There is one body [of believers] and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when called [to salvation]— ⁵one Lord, one faith, one baptism, ⁶one God and Father of us all who is [sovereign] over all and [working] through all and [living] in all. ⁷Yet 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.⁸Therefore it says, "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND HE BESTOWED GIFTS ON MEN." ⁹(Now this expression, "He ascended," what does it mean except that He also had previously descended [from the heights of heaven] into the lower parts of the earth? ¹⁰He who descended is the very same as He who also has ascended high above all the heavens, that He [His presence] might fill all things [that is, the whole universe]). ¹¹And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct],

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

Genesis 3:16
To the woman He said, "I will greatly multiply Your pain in childbirth; In pain you will give birth to children; Yet your desire and longing will be for your husband, And he will rule [with authority] over you and be responsible for you."

Genesis 4:6
And the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you so angry? And why do you look annoyed?

Genesis 4:8
Cain talked with Abel his brother [about what God had said]. And when they were [alone, working] in the field, Cain attacked Abel his brother and killed him.

Genesis 4:9
Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" And he [lied and] said, "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?"

Genesis 4:10
The LORD said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's [innocent] blood is crying out to Me from the ground [for justice].

Genesis 4:11
"And now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's [shed] blood from your hand.

Genesis 4:12
"When you cultivate the ground, it shall no longer yield its strength [it will resist producing good crops] for you; you shall be a fugitive and a vagabond [roaming aimlessly] on the earth [in perpetual exile without a home, a degraded outcast]."

Genesis 4:13
Cain said to the LORD, "My punishment is greater than I can bear.

Genesis 19:21
And the angel said to him, "Behold, I grant you this request also; I will not destroy this town of which you have spoken.

Numbers 32:23
"But if you do not do this, behold, you will have sinned against the LORD; and be sure that your sin will find 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.