1 Peter 4:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Every - `even as each received,' in whatever degree, and of whatever kind. The Spirit's gifts х charisma (G5486), 'a gift of grace' - i:e., gratuitous] are the common property of the Christian community, each being but a steward for edifying the whole; not receiving the gift merely for himself.

Minister the same - not discontentedly envying or disparaging the gift of another.

One to another - Greek as 1 Peter 4:8, 'toward yourselves:' all form one body; in seeking the good of other members they are promoting the good of themselves.

Stewards - (Matthew 25:15, etc.; Luke 19:13-26)

1 Peter 4:10

10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.