Parallel Verses
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,
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,
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,
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 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 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. 8 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, 9 and to bring to light what is the fellowship of the mystery which from eternity has been hidden in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ;
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least of the apostles and am not sufficient to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
Romans 11:33
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out!
Ephesians 3:16
that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man;
1 Chronicles 17:16
And David the king came and sat before Jehovah, and said, Who am I, O, Jehovah God, and what is my house, that You have brought me here?
1 Chronicles 29:14-15
But who am I, and who my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? For all things are from You, and we have given to You that which is Yours.
Psalm 31:19
How great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You; You have worked for those who trust in You before the sons of men!
Proverbs 30:2-3
Surely I am more like an animal than any man, and do not have the understanding of a man.
John 1:16
And out of His fullness we all have received, and grace for grace.
Acts 5:41
Then indeed they departed from the presence of the sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be shamed for His name.
Acts 9:15
But the Lord said to him, Go! For this one is a chosen vessel to Me, to bear My name before nations and kings and the sons of Israel.
Romans 2:4
Or do you despise the riches of His kindness, and the forbearance and long-suffering, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?
Romans 12:10
in brotherly love to one another, loving fervently, having led one another in honor.
Romans 15:15-17
But, brothers, I wrote to you boldly, as reminding you in part, because of the grace that is given to me by God,
1 Corinthians 1:30
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who of God is made to us wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption;
1 Corinthians 2:9
But as it is written, "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard," nor has it entered into the heart of man, "the things which God has prepared for those who love Him."
Galatians 1:16
to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the nations, immediately I did not confer with flesh and blood;
Galatians 2:8
for He working in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision also worked in me to the nations.
Ephesians 1:7-8
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace,
Ephesians 2:7
so that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 3:2
if you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given to me toward you,
Ephesians 3:19
and to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge, that you might be filled with all the fullness of God.
Philippians 2:3
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Philippians 4:19
But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:27
For to them God would make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the nations, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory,
Colossians 2:1-3
For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,
1 Timothy 1:13
the one who before was a blasphemer and a persecutor and insolent. But I obtained mercy, because being ignorant, I did it in unbelief.
1 Timothy 1:15
Faithful is the Word and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
1 Timothy 2:7
To this I am ordained a preacher and an apostle (I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie), a teacher of the nations, in faith and truth.
2 Timothy 1:11
to which I am appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher of the nations.
1 Peter 5:5-6
Likewise, younger ones, be subject to older ones, and all being subject to one another. Put on humility. For God resists proud ones, but He gives grace to the humble.
Revelation 3:18
I counsel you to buy from Me gold purified by fire, so that you may be rich; and white clothing, so that you may be clothed, and so that the shame of your nakedness does not appear. And anoint your eyes with eye salve, so that you may see.