But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
Parallel translations
- WEB But to each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
- KJV But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
- BSB Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
- NKJV But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
- NLT However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ.
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Quick answer
Christ gives grace to every believer, each according to his own measure and gift. Unity does not erase the diversity of God's gifting.
Overview
Having stressed the church's oneness, Paul now turns to its diversity: each member receives grace as a particular gift from Christ. This grace is distributed by Christ's sovereign choice, not human merit. The verse introduces Paul's teaching on gifts (4:8-16), showing that varied gifting serves, rather than threatens, the body's unity.
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- Rom 12:3For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
- 1 Pet 4:10As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
- 1 Cor 12:7–11But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all.
- Eph 3:2if it is so that you have heard of the administration of that grace of God which was given me toward you;
- Rom 12:6–8Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
- 1 Cor 12:28–30God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.
- John 3:34For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for God gives the Spirit without measure.
- Eph 4:8–14Therefore he says, “When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.”
- Matt 25:15To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his own ability. Then he went on his journey.
- Eph 3:8To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
- 2 Cor 10:13–15But we will not boast beyond proper limits, but within the boundaries with which God appointed to us, which reach even to you.
- 2 Cor 6:1Working together, we entreat also that you not receive the grace of God in vain,
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