Parallel Verses
Amplified
Of this [gospel] I was made a minister by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of His power.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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.
Holman 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.
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.
A Conservative Version
Of which I became a helper according to the gift of that grace of God, which was given to me according to 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.
An Understandable Version
I was made a minister [of the Gospel] according to the gift of God's unearned favor, which was given to me according to the working of His power.
Anderson New Testament
of which I was made a minister according to the gift of the grace of God which was given to me, in proportion to the energy 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.
Common New Testament
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.
Daniel Mace New Testament
of this I was made a minister, according to the gracious gift God bestowed on me, by the effectual operation of his influence:
Darby 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.
Goodspeed New Testament
for which I became a worker by virtue of the gift of God's mercy which by the exercise of his power he has given me.
John Wesley New Testament
Of which I have been made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effectual working of his power.
Julia Smith Translation
Of which I Became a servant, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me according to the energy of his power
King James 2000
Of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
Lexham Expanded Bible
of which I became a servant, according to the gift of God's grace given to me, according to the working of his power.
Modern King James verseion
Of this gospel I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effectual working of His power.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
whereof I am made a minister, by the gift of the grace of God given unto me, through the working of his power.
Moffatt New Testament
Such is the gospel which I was called to serve by the endowment of God's grace which was vouchsafed me, by the energy of his power;
Montgomery New Testament
It is of this gospel I became a minister according to the gift of the power of the grace of God, bestowed on me by the energy 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 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.
Noyes New Testament
of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God, given to me according to the effectual working of his power.
Sawyer New Testament
of which I was made a minister by the gracious gift of God, given to me by the operation of his power.
The Emphasized Bible
Of which I was made a minister, according to the free-gift of the favour of God which was given unto me, according to the energy of his power:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
of which I am made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God, which was given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Of this Good News I became a minister, in virtue of the charge with which God entrusted me in the exercise of his power--
Webster
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.
Williams New Testament
for which I was called to serve in accordance with the gift of God's unmerited favor which was bestowed on me by the exercise of His power--
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.
Worrell New Testament
of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God which was given to me according to the working of His power.
Worsley New Testament
of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God conferred on me by the effectual operation of his power.
Youngs 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;
Themes
Christian ministers » Ministers of » Of the gospel
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
God » Grace of » May be rendered ineffectual
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Grace » Specially given » To ministers
Grace » Divine » May be rendered ineffectual
Grace » God's » May be rendered ineffectual
Leaders » Heal persecution of » Divinely appointed
Ministers » Divinely appointed
Names » Of ministers » Ministers of the gospel
Power » Of God » Efficiency of ministers is through
Power » Of God » Described as » Effectual
God, Power of » Efficiency of ministers is through
God, Power of » Described as » Effectual
Religious » Heal persecution of » Divinely appointed
Interlinear
Ginomai
Energeia
References
Hastings
Word Count of 36 Translations in Ephesians 3:7
Prayers for Ephesians 3:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Mystery Of Christ Revealed
6 [it is this:] that the Gentiles are now joint heirs [with the Jews] and members of the same body, and joint partakers [sharing] in the [same divine] promise in Christ Jesus through [their faith in] the good news [of salvation]. 7 Of this [gospel] I was made a minister by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of His power. 8 To me, [though I am] the very least of all the saints (God’s people), this grace [which is undeserved] was graciously given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the good news of the incomprehensible riches of Christ [that spiritual wealth which no one can fully understand],
Cross References
Ephesians 1:19
and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength
Ephesians 3:2
assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was entrusted to me [to share with you] for your benefit;
Ephesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us,
2 Corinthians 3:6
He has qualified us [making us sufficient] as ministers of a new covenant [of salvation through Christ], not of the letter [of a written code] but of the Spirit; for the letter [of the Law] kills [by revealing sin and demanding obedience], but the Spirit gives life.
Isaiah 43:13
“Even from eternity I am He,
And there is no one who can rescue from My hand;
I act, and who can revoke or reverse it?”
Romans 1:5
It is through Him that we have received grace and [our] apostleship to promote obedience to the faith and make disciples for His name’s sake among all the Gentiles,
Romans 15:16
to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. I minister as a priest the gospel of God, in order that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable [to Him], sanctified [made holy and set apart for His purpose] by the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:18-19
For I will not [even] presume to speak of anything except what Christ has done through me [as an instrument in His hands], resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles [to the gospel], by word and deed,
1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Just servants through whom you believed [in Christ], even as the Lord appointed to each his task.
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the [remarkable] grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not without effect. In fact, I worked harder than all of the apostles, though it was not I, but the grace of God [His unmerited favor and blessing which was] with me.
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy [from God, granting us salvation, opportunities, and blessings], we do not get discouraged nor lose our motivation.
2 Corinthians 10:4-5
The weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood]. Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.
Galatians 2:8
(for He who worked effectively for Peter and empowered him in his ministry to the Jews also worked effectively for me and empowered me in my ministry to the Gentiles).
Ephesians 3:8
To me, [though I am] the very least of all the saints (God’s people), this grace [which is undeserved] was graciously given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the good news of the incomprehensible riches of Christ [that spiritual wealth which no one can fully understand],
Ephesians 4:16
From Him the whole body [the church, in all its various parts], joined and knitted firmly together by what every joint supplies, when each part is working properly, causes the body to grow and mature, building itself up
Colossians 1:23-25
[and He will do this] if you continue in the faith, well-grounded and steadfast, and not shifting away from the [confident] hope [that is a result] of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed
Colossians 1:29
For this I labor [often to the point of exhaustion], striving with His power and energy, which so greatly works within me.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
And we also thank God continually for this, that when you received the word of God [concerning salvation] which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of [mere] men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is effectually at work in you who believe [exercising its inherent, supernatural power in those of faith].
1 Timothy 1:14-15
The grace of our Lord [His amazing, unmerited favor and blessing] flowed out in superabundance [for me, together] with the faith and love which are [realized] in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 13:21
equip you with every good thing to carry out His will and strengthen you [making you complete and perfect as you ought to be], accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.