Parallel Verses
Goodspeed New Testament
To me, the very least of all his people, this favor has been given, of preaching to the heathen the inexhaustible wealth of the Christ,
New American Standard Bible
To me,
King James Version
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;
Holman Bible
This grace was given to me—the least of all the saints—to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches
International Standard Version
To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given so that I might proclaim to the gentiles the immeasurable wealth of the Messiah
A Conservative Version
To me, a man less than the least of all the sanctified, this grace was given to preach good-news among the Gentiles, the unsearchable wealth of Christ,
American Standard Version
Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach unto the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
Amplified
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],
An Understandable Version
This favor of preaching the unfathomable riches of Christ to the Gentiles was given to me [even though] I am the least significant of all saints [i.e., God's holy people].
Anderson New Testament
to me, who am by far the least of all the saints, has this grace been given, that I might preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of the Christ,
Bible in Basic English
To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, was this grace given, so that I might make clear to the Gentiles the good news of the unending wealth of Christ:
Common New Testament
To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Daniel Mace New Testament
upon me, who am the meanest of all christians, is this favour bestowed, that I should proclaim to the Gentiles the undiscoverable advantages by Christ;
Darby Translation
To me, less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, to announce among the nations the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of the Christ,
John Wesley New Testament
Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints is this grace given, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.
Julia Smith Translation
To me, the least of all the holy ones, was this grace given, to announce the good news in the nations, the untraceable riches of Christ.
King James 2000
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;
Lexham Expanded Bible
To me, the least of all the saints, was given this grace: to proclaim the good news of the fathomless riches of Christ to the Gentiles,
Modern King James verseion
This grace is given to me (who am less than the least of all saints) to preach the gospel of the unsearchable riches of Christ among the nations,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Unto me, the least of all saints, is this grace given; that I should preach among the gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Moffatt New Testament
less than the least of all saints as I am, this grace was vouchsafed me, that I should bring the Gentiles the gospel of the fathomless wealth of Christ
Montgomery New Testament
To me, who am less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, that I should proclaim among the Gentiles the gospel of the unsearchable riches of Christ;
NET Bible
To me -- less than the least of all the saints -- this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ
New Heart English Bible
To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Noyes New Testament
To me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to make known among the gentiles the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Sawyer New Testament
To me, who am the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of Christ,
The Emphasized Bible
Unto me - the less than least of all saints, was given this favour, unto the nations, to announce the glad-message of the untraceable riches of the Christ,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
To 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;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Yes, to me, who am less than the least of all Christ's People, was this charge entrusted!--to tell the Gentiles the Good News of the boundless wealth to be found in the Christ,
Webster
To 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;
Weymouth New Testament
To me who am less than the least of all God's people has this work been graciously entrusted--to proclaim to the Gentiles the Good News of the exhaustless wealth of Christ,
Williams New Testament
yes, on me, the very least of all His people, this unmerited favor was bestowed -- that I might preach as good news to the heathen the boundless riches of Christ,
World English Bible
To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Worrell New Testament
To me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to proclaim, to the gentiles, the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of Christ;
Worsley New Testament
On me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace bestowed, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Youngs Literal Translation
to me -- the less than the least of all the saints -- was given this grace, among the nations to proclaim good news -- the untraceable riches of the Christ,
Themes
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Preciousness of Christ » Unsearchable
Resurrection » What the lord has revealed
Topics
Interlinear
Pas
Houtos
References
Word Count of 36 Translations in Ephesians 3:8
Images Ephesians 3:8
Prayers for Ephesians 3:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Mystery Of Christ Revealed
7 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. 8 To me, the very least of all his people, this favor has been given, of preaching to the heathen the inexhaustible wealth of the Christ, 9 and making clear how the secret purpose is to be worked out which has been hidden away for ages in God the creator of all things,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least important of the apostles, and am not fit to be called an apostle, because I once persecuted God's church.
Romans 11:33
How inexhaustible God's resources, wisdom, and knowledge are! How unfathomable his decisions are, and how untraceable his ways!
Ephesians 3:16
and beg him out of his wealth of glory to strengthen you mightily through his Spirit in your inner nature
Acts 5:41
So they went out from before the council, glad that they had been thought worthy to bear disgrace for the sake of Jesus,
Acts 9:15
The Lord said to him, "Go! This man is the means I have chosen for carrying my name among the heathen and their kings, and among the descendants of Israel.
Romans 2:4
Do you think so lightly of his wealth of kindness, forbearance, and patience, and fail to see that God's kindness ought to induce you to repent?
Romans 12:10
Be affectionate in your love for the brotherhood, eager to show one another honor,
Romans 15:15-17
But, just to refresh your memories, I have written you pretty boldly on some points, because of the favor God has shown me
1 Corinthians 1:30
But you are his children, through your union with Christ Jesus, whom God has made our wisdom??ur uprightness and consecration and redemption,
1 Corinthians 2:9
But, as the Scripture says, there are things "Which no eye ever saw and no ear ever heard, And never occurred to the human mind, Which God has provided for those who love him."
Galatians 1:16
to reveal his Son to me, so that I might preach the good news about him to the heathen, immediately, instead of consulting with any human being,
Ephesians 1:7-8
It is through union with him and through his blood that we have been delivered and our offenses forgiven,
Ephesians 2:7
to show the incomparable wealth of his mercy throughout the ages to come by his goodness to us through Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 3:19
and to understand Christ's love, so far beyond our understanding, so that you may be filled with the very fulness of God.
Philippians 2:3
Do not act for selfish ends or from vanity, but modestly treat one another as your superiors.
Philippians 4:19
My God will gloriously supply all your needs with his wealth, through your union with Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:27
to whom God has chosen to make known among the heathen how glorious this mystery of Christ in you, the promise of glorification, really is.
Colossians 2:1-3
For I want you to know what a fight I am putting up for you and for our brothers in Laodicea, and for all who do not know me personally,
1 Timothy 1:13
though I once used to abuse, persecute, and insult him. But he had mercy on me, because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief,
1 Timothy 1:15
It is a trustworthy saying, entitled to the fullest acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of them,
1 Timothy 2:7
and I was appointed a herald and apostle of it?? am telling the truth, I am not lying??o teach the heathen faith and truth.
2 Timothy 1:11
of which I have been appointed a herald, apostle and teacher.
1 Peter 5:5-6
You younger men must show deference to the elders. And you must all clothe yourselves in humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud, but shows mercy to the humble.
Revelation 3:18
I advise you to buy of me gold that has been tested with fire, so that you may be rich, and white clothes to put on, to keep your shameful nakedness from being seen, and salve to put on your eyes, to make you see.