Ephesians 4:7

7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.

Ephesians 4:7 in Other Translations

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

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

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

7 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.

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

7 God's favor has been given to each of us. It was measured out to us by Christ who gave it.

7 Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah's gift.

7 But each one of us has received a gift of grace, just as Christ wanted us to have it.

Ephesians 4:7 Meaning and Commentary

Ephesians 4:7

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.

Ephesians 4:7 In-Context

5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism;

6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.

8 This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.”

9 (What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions ?

Cross References

• 1. 1 Corinthians 12:7,11
• 2. S Romans 3:24
• 3. S Romans 12:3