Ephesians
King James Version (KJV)
Ephesians 3:7
“Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ephesians 3:7 Context
4Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 6That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: 7Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. 8Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; 9And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: 10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
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Other Translations
Whereof I was made a Minister, according to the gift of the grace of God giuen vnto mee, by the effectuall working of his power.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God's grace which was given to me according to the working of His power.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Of which I was made a preacher, through that grace of God which was given to me in the measure of the working of his power.
- Basic English Bible
of which I am become minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me, according to the working of his power.
- Darby Bible
Of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effectual working of his power.
- Webster's Bible
in which I have been appointed to serve, in virtue of the work which God, in the exercise of His power within me, has graciously entrusted to me.
- Weymouth Bible
of which I was made a servant, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.
- World English Bible
whos mynystre Y am maad, bi the yifte of Goddis grace, which is youun to me bi the worchyng of his vertu.
- Wycliffe Bible
of which I became a ministrant, according to the gift of the grace of God that was given to me, according to the working of His power;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God's grace which was given to me according to the working of His power.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Of which I was made a preacher, through that grace of God which was given to me in the measure of the working of his power.
- Basic English Bible
of which I am become minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me, according to the working of his power.
- Darby Bible
Of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effectual working of his power.
- Webster's Bible
in which I have been appointed to serve, in virtue of the work which God, in the exercise of His power within me, has graciously entrusted to me.
- Weymouth Bible
of which I was made a servant, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.
- World English Bible
whos mynystre Y am maad, bi the yifte of Goddis grace, which is youun to me bi the worchyng of his vertu.
- Wycliffe Bible
of which I became a ministrant, according to the gift of the grace of God that was given to me, according to the working of His power;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Ephesians 3:7
3:7 According to the gift of the grace of God - That is, the apostle - ship which he hath graciously given me, and which he hath qualified me for. By the effectual working of his power - In me and by me.
People's Bible Notes for Ephesians 3:7
Eph 3:7 Whereof I was made a minister. A minister to make known this mystery; God's gracious purpose to the Gentiles. According to the gift of the grace of God. The apostolic office with all the accompanying signs of apostleship.