Ephesians 4:7 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Ephesians 4:7 - Albert 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...
Ephesians 4:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(5) But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the (f) gift of Christ. (5) He teaches us that we indeed are all one body, and that all good gifts proceed from Christ alone,...
Ephesians 4:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Doctrine of Gifts in Relation to Unity. Every Christian has his gift of grace: and the grace given to each is proportioned to the measure of Christ's giving ( Ephesians 4:7 ). That is what Scri...
Ephesians 4:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

unto . to. every . each. is . was. grace . the grace. App-184. according to . App-104. measure . Greek. metron. See Romans 12:3 . gift . Greek. dorea . See Ephesians 3:7 . Christ...
Ephesians 4:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

7. But to every one. He now describes the manner in which God establishes and preserves among us a mutual relation. No member of the body of Christ is endowed with such perfection as to be a...
Ephesians 4:7 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2108 THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST Ephesians 4:7-8 . Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he...
Ephesians 4:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Unto every one of us is given grace - Grace may here signify a particular office; as if the apostle had said: T...
Ephesians 4:7 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Is given grace, &c.— That their differing in some respects, though united in so many, might not be urged as a plea for self-esteem, or neglect of others who wanted such advantages, the Apostl...
Ephesians 4:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. But - though "one" in our common connection with "one Lord," etc., yet 'each' has assigned to him his p...
Ephesians 4:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Unity of the New Life. Rules for the New Life The Apostle passes, as usual, from doctrinal statements to practical exhortations; but doctrine is here and there introduced to support exhortation....
Ephesians 4:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But unto every one of us is given grace. — This verse should be rendered, To every one of us the grace (the one “grace of the Lord Jesus Christ”) was given — that is, given in the Divine purpos...
Ephesians 4:7 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 17 THE MEASURE OF THE GIFT OF CHRIST Ephesians 4:7-12 In Ephesians 4:7 the apostle passes from the unities of the Church to its diversities, from the common foundation of the Christi...
Ephesians 4:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Keeping the “Unity of the Spirit” Ephesians 4:1-10 Paul here admonishes lowliness in the presence of another's excellence; meekness in suffering injury; long-suffering under provocation; forbea...
Ephesians 4:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The apostle at once proceeded to apply this great doctrine to the present life of the Church. From the heavenly calling he passed to the earthly conduct. The matter of first importance is maintenance...
Ephesians 4:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(7) But unto everyone of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. (8) Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (9)...
Ephesians 4:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire 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 the...
Ephesians 4:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Ver. 7. According to the measure ] And may not Christ do with his own as he listeth? Those of greater gifts...
Ephesians 4:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But Though there be so many, and those infinitely important particulars, in which the true members of the church agree, and which furnish such powerful motives to love and unity, yet there are some...
Ephesians 4:7 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

RESPONSE IN PRACTICAL UNITY (vs.1-6) In this letter to the Ephesian saints, Paul first presented the basic truth so essential for individual saints (Ch.1:1- 2:10) and for the Church, the body of...
Ephesians 4:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortation to Unity; Persuasives to Unity. A. D. 61. 2 With all lowliness and meekness, wit...
Ephesians 4:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

But unto every one of us is given grace; either by grace he means gifts which are not common to all believers, but proper to some, according to their various functions and places in the church,...
Ephesians 4:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortation to Oneness (4:1-16). Paul calls on them therefore now to be as one, and walk worthily of their calling.
Ephesians 4:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Ephesians 4:7 . But unto every one of us is given grace. —The distributing Spirit ( 1 Corinthians 12:11 ) leaves no humblest member of the body of Christ without h...
Ephesians 4:7 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:7-16 The Church Edified and Edifying Itself. I. There are various outward appliances all meant for the edifying of the body of Christ. These may be regarded as comprehending generally...
Ephesians 4:7 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Ephesians 4:1-2 . I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one...
Ephesians 4:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:1 . I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you a pathetic argument, for if I hear of discords among you it will add affliction to my bonds; that ye walk worthy of the vocation...
Ephesians 4:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION PRACTICAL PORTION OF THE EPISTLE . Ephesians 4:1-49 CHURCH PRINCIPLE OF GROWTH AND PROGRESS ; THE CHURCH A BODY . Ephesians 4:1 I therefore . I...
Ephesians 4:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Ephesians 4:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 12:28-30 ; 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 ; 1 Peter 4:10 ; 2 Corinthians 10:13-15 ; 2 Corinthians 6:1 ; Ephesians 3:2 ; Ephesians 3:8 ; Ephesians 4:8-14 ; John 3:34 ; Matthew 25:15 ;...
Ephesians 4:7 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Higher Christian Life Ephesians 4:1-32 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. A prisoner of the Lord. One would hardly expect to find a prisoner in a Roman jail, the author of such a remarkable letter. We...
Ephesians 4:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

According to the measure of the gift of Christ — According as Christ is pleased to give to each.

Ephesians 4:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Ephesians 4:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Ephesians 4:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Ephesians 4:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ephesians 4:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Ephesians 4:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Ephesians 4:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:7 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Ephesians 4:7 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:7 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Ephesians 4:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Ephesians 4:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Ephesians 4:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ephesians 4:7 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Ephesians 4:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes