Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. New Living Translation By God’s grace and mighty power, I have been given the privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News. English Standard Version Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of his power. Berean Standard Bible I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power. Berean Literal Bible of which I became servant according to the gift of God's grace, having been given to me according to the working of His power. King James Bible 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. New King James Version of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power. New American Standard Bible 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible Of this [gospel] I was made a minister by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of His power. Christian Standard Bible I was made a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of his power. Holman Christian Standard Bible I was made a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of His power. American Standard Version 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. Aramaic Bible in Plain English That of which I have been a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God which is given to me by the action of his power; Contemporary English Version God treated me with kindness. His power worked in me, and it became my job to spread the good news. Douay-Rheims Bible Of which I am made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God, which is given to me according to the operation of his power: English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation I became a servant of this Good News through God's kindness freely given to me when his power worked [in me]. Good News Translation I was made a servant of the gospel by God's special gift, which he gave me through the working of his power. International Standard Version I have become a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power. Literal Standard Version of which I became a servant, according to the gift of the grace of God that was given to me, according to the working of His power; Majority Standard Bible I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power. New American Bible Of this I became a minister by the gift of God’s grace that was granted me in accord with the exercise of his power. NET Bible I became a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God's grace that was given to me by the exercise of his power. New Revised Standard Version Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God’s grace that was given me by the working of his power. New Heart English 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament 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. World English 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. Young's Literal Translation 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; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Mystery of the Gospel…6This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. 7I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power. 8Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,… Cross References Acts 9:15 "Go!" said the Lord. "This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you. 1 Corinthians 3:5 What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. Ephesians 1:19 and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, Ephesians 3:2 Surely you have heard about the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do so much more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, Colossians 1:23 if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. Treasury of Scripture Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effectual working of his power. I. Ephesians 3:2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. 2 Corinthians 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. according. Ephesians 3:8 Unto 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; Romans 1:5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. by. Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephesians 1:19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Ephesians 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. Jump to Previous Appointed Effectual Entrusted Exercise Gift God's Gospel Grace Graciously Measure Minister Ministrant Power Preacher Servant Serve Virtue Whereof Within Work WorkingJump to Next Appointed Effectual Entrusted Exercise Gift God's Gospel Grace Graciously Measure Minister Ministrant Power Preacher Servant Serve Virtue Whereof Within Work WorkingEphesians 3 1. The hidden mystery that the Gentiles should be saved was made known to Paul by revelation;8. and to him was that grace given, that he should preach it. 13. He desires them not to be discouraged over his tribulation; 14. and prays that they may perceive the great love of Christ toward them. (7) According to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.--The words "given by" should be rendered given according to. The working of God's power is described, not as the means, but as the measure of the gift of His grace. In fact, what is a "gift" in its source, is "effectual working" in its actual nature. On the phrase "effectual working of power"--a divine force in the soul, not latent but energetic--see Ephesians 1:19. In the whole of this passage, however, the chief emphasis is laid, not on the spiritual power, but on the freedom of God's gift to the Apostle of this high privilege of preaching the mystery of the gospel.Verse 7. - Of which I became a minister; did not gradually grow up to the office, but became, at a given time and place, a minister, a διάκονος, a servant. According to the gift of the grace of God. The office of serving Christ was a gift, most undeserved on Paul's part, who had been a persecutor and injurious, but flowing from the free grace of God, his sovereign, unmerited mercy. Which was given me according to the working of his power. This denotes the manner of the gift; the gift itself, apostleship to the Gentiles, would have been little had it not been accompanied with Divine power. Spiritual office without spiritual power is miserable; but in Paul's case there was the power as well as the office; not merely the power of working miracles, as some have held, but besides this, the power of spiritual insight into the meaning of Scripture - power of exposition, power of demonstration, power of persuasion (comp. 1 Thessalonians 1:5; Acts 14:1; 1 Corinthians 4:7, etc.). Paul gratefully acknowledged that all the power of his ministry was God's, not his own (1 Corinthians 3:6, 7). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek I becameἐγενήθην (egenēthēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. a servant διάκονος (diakonos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1249: Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. of [this gospel] οὗ (hou) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. by κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gift δωρεὰν (dōrean) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1431: A (free) gift, a gift (without repayment). From doron; a gratuity. of God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. grace, χάριτος (charitos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. given δοθείσης (dotheisēs) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. through κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. working ἐνέργειαν (energeian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1753: Working, action, productive work, activity; in the NT, confined to superhuman activity. From energes; efficiency. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. power. δυνάμεως (dynameōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. 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