King James Version
Ephesians 4:7 in the King James Version says “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.”
Ephesians 4:7 · KJV
One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
But 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 led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. captivity: or, a multitude of captives
(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is given”
G1325to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
“grace”
G5485graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
“according to”
G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
“the measure”
G3358a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree)
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