Parallel Verses

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,

New American Standard Bible

To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ,

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 of the Messiah,

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 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,

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,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Unto me
ἐμοί 
Emoi 
me, I, mine, my, 9
Usage: 58

who am

which, who, the things, the son,
Usage: 0

ἐλαχιστότερος 
Elachistoteros 
Usage: 1

of all
πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

G40
ἅγιος 
Hagios 
Usage: 209

is
δίδωμι 
Didomi 
Usage: 254

οὗτος οὗτοι αὕτη αὕται 
Houtos 
this, these, he, the same, this man, she, they,
Usage: 258

χάρις 
Charis 
Usage: 151

δίδωμι 
Didomi 
Usage: 254

εὐαγγελίζω 
Euaggelizo 
Usage: 50

ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

the Gentiles
ἔθνος 
Ethnos 
Usage: 132

ἀνεξιχνίαστος 
Anexichniastos 
Usage: 2

πλοῦτος 
Ploutos 
Usage: 19

Devotionals

Devotionals about Ephesians 3:8

References

Images Ephesians 3:8

Prayers for Ephesians 3:8

Context Readings

The Mystery Of Christ Revealed

7 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. 8 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, 9 to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery, which hath been hidden for ages in God, who created all things;


Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:9

For I am the least of the apostles, one not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Romans 11:33

O the depth of the riches, and of the wisdom, and of the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his purposes, 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;

John 1:16

For out of his fullness have we all received, and grace upon grace.

Acts 5:41

They therefore went away from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame in behalf of that name;

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, Go; for this man is to me a chosen vessel, to bear my name before nations, and kings, and the sons of Israel.

Romans 2:4

Or dost thou despise the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God is leading thee to repentance?

Romans 12:10

In brotherly love, be affectionate to one another; in honor, give each other the preference.

Romans 15:15-17

But I have written to you, brethren, in a manner somewhat bold on some subjects, as putting you in mind, on account of the grace given me by God

1 Corinthians 1:30

But from him it is that ye are in Christ Jesus, who from God was made to us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption;

1 Corinthians 2:9

but, as it is written: "The things which eye hath not seen, and ear hath not heard, and which have not entered into the heart of man, the great things which God hath prepared for those that love him."

Galatians 1:16

to reveal his Son within me, that I might publish the glad tidings of him among the gentiles, immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood,

Galatians 2:8

(for he who wrought for Peter in behalf of the apostleship to the circumcised, wrought also for me in behalf of the gentiles,)

Ephesians 1:7-8

in whom we have the redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,

Ephesians 2:7

that he might show in the ages to come the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 3:2

if, indeed, ye heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given me toward you,

Ephesians 3:19

and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye may be filled unto all the fullness of God.

Philippians 2:3

doing nothing in the spirit of faction, or in the spirit of vainglory, but in humility esteeming others as better than yourselves;

Philippians 4:19

But my God will supply all your need according to his riches in glory, in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:27

to whom it was the will of God to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory;

Colossians 2:1-3

For I would have you know what a great struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

1 Timothy 1:13

though formerly I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a doer of outrage; but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief;

1 Timothy 1:15

True is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

1 Timothy 2:7

whereunto I was appointed a herald and an apostle, (I speak the truth, I lie not,) a teacher of the gentiles in faith and truth.

2 Timothy 1:11

for which I was appointed a herald, and an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles.

1 Peter 5:5-6

In like manner, ye younger men, submit yourselves to the elder; and all of you be clothed with humility toward each other; for "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble."

Revelation 3:18

I advise thee to buy of me gold refined by fire, that thou mayst be rich; and white garments, that thou mayst be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not be made manifest; and eyesalve to anoint thine eyes, that thou mayst see.

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