Ephesians 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power.

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New International Version (©1984)
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power.

New American Standard Bible (©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.

International Standard Version (©2008)
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
I became a servant of this Good News through God's kindness freely given to me when his power worked [in me].

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.

American King James Version
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.

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.

Bible in Basic English
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.

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:

Darby Bible Translation
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.

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.

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;

Geneva Study 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.

People's New Testament

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.

Wesley's Notes

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.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

7. Whereof-"of which" Gospel.

according to-in consequence of, and in accordance with, "the gift of the grace of God."

given-"which (gift of grace) was given to me by (Greek, 'according to,' as in Eph 3:20; 1:19: as the result of, and in proportion to) the effectual working (Greek, 'energy,' or 'in-working') of His power."

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

3:1-7 For having preached the doctrine of truth, the apostle was a prisoner, but a prisoner of Jesus Christ; the object of special protection and care, while thus suffering for him. All the gracious offers of the gospel, and the joyful tidings it contains, come from the rich grace of God; it is the great means by which the Spirit works grace in the souls of men. The mystery, is that secret, hidden purpose of salvation through Christ. This was not so fully and clearly shown in the ages before Christ, as unto the prophets of the New Testament. This was the great truth made known to the apostle, that God would call the Gentiles to salvation by faith in Christ. An effectual working of Divine power attends the gifts of Divine grace. As God appointed Paul to the office, so he qualified him for it.

Acts 9:15 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;

Romans 12:3 For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith.

1 Corinthians 3:5 What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord gave opportunity to each one.

Ephesians 1:19 and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might

Ephesians 3:2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace which was given to me for you;

Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,

Colossians 1:23 if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister.

Colossians 1:25 Of this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit, so that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God, (NASB ©1995)

Appointed Effectual Entrusted Exercise Gift God's Gospel Grace Graciously Measure Minister Ministrant Power Preacher Servant Serve Virtue Whereof Within Working

Appointed Effectual Entrusted Exercise Gift God's Gospel Grace Graciously Measure Minister Ministrant Power Preacher Servant Serve Virtue Whereof Within Work Working

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.

I. See on ver. 2 Ro 15:16 2Co 3:6 4:1 Col 1:23-25

according. 8 Ro 1:5 1Co 15:10 1Ti 1:14,15

by. 20 1:19 4:16 Isa 43:13 Ro 15:18,19 2Co 10:4,5 Ga 2:8 Col 1:29 1Th 2:13 Heb 13:21

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