Ephesians 3:7
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.
Whereof I was made a Minister, according to the gift of the grace of God giuen vnto mee, by the effectuall working of his power.
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- Ephesians 1:19Rank 1 from verse 7
- 2 Corinthians 3:6Rank 2 from verse 7
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- Hebrews 13:21Rank 5 from verse 7
21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21Make you perfect in euery good worke to doe his will, ‖working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Iesus Christ, to whom be glorie for euer and euer. Amen.
- Colossians 1:23–25Rank 6 from verse 7
23If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
24Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:
25Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;
23If ye continue in the faith grounded and setled, and be not moued away from the hope of the Gospel, which yee haue heard, and which was preached to euery creature which is vnder heauen, whereof I Paul am made a Minister.
24Who now reioyce in my sufferings for you, and fill vp that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, for his bodies sake, which is the Church,
25Whereof I am made a Minister, according to the dispensation of God, which is giuen to mee for you, ‖to fulfill the word of God:
- 1 Corinthians 3:5Rank 7 from verse 7
- Colossians 1:29Rank 8 from verse 7
- 1 Corinthians 15:10Rank 9 from verse 7
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed vpon me, was not in vaine: But I laboured more abundantly then they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me:
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13Rank 10 from verse 7
13For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
13For this cause also thanke wee God without ceasing, because when yee receiued the word of God, which yee heard of vs, yee receiued it not as the word of men, but (as it is in trueth) the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that beleeue.
- Romans 1:5Rank 11 from verse 7
- Romans 15:16Rank 12 from verse 7
16That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
16That I should be the minister of Iesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministring the Gospel of God, that the ‖offering vp of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.
- 1 Timothy 1:14–15Rank 13 from verse 7
14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant, with faith, & loue, which is in Christ Iesus.
15This is a faithfull saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Iesus came into the world to saue sinners, of whom I am chiefe.
- 2 Corinthians 4:1Rank 14 from verse 7
- Ephesians 4:16Rank 15 from verse 7
16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
16*From whom the whole body fitly ioyned together, and compacted by that which euery ioynt supplyeth, according to the effectuall working in the measure of euery part, maketh increase of the body, vnto the edifying of it selfe in loue.
- Galatians 2:8Rank 16 from verse 7
- Isaiah 43:13Rank 17 from verse 7
- Ephesians 3:8Rank 18 from verse 7
- Romans 15:18–19Rank 19 from verse 7
18For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
19Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
18For I will not dare to speake of any of those things, which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deede,
19Through mighty signes and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Hierusalem and round about vnto Illyricum, I haue fully preached the Gospel of Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4–5Rank 20 from verse 7
4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty ‖through God to the pulling downe of strong holds.)
5Casting down ‖imaginations, and euery high thing that exalteth it selfe against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captiuitie euery thought to the obedience of Christ:
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Ephesians 3:7
Of, from, or concerning which or what.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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Sense 1: As a noun, one who serves, attends, or executes an appointed charge or office. Sense 2: As a verb, to serve, attend, or perform service. Sense 3: To give, afford, supply, convey, or cause what is named to be supplied.
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Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.
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Sense 1: Something given or bestowed; a present. Sense 2: An endowment or ability. Sense 3: A bribe.
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Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.
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The one true God.
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Bestowed, granted, delivered, or appointed.
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Operating with power, producing an effect, accomplishing a result, or actively serving the purpose stated.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Ability, strength, force, or effective capacity to act, prevail, or produce an effect. Sense 2: Authority, right, permission, rule, dominion, or control. Sense 3: A person, authority, host, spiritual being, or other agent possessing or manifesting power.
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6That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
6That the Gentiles should be fellow heires, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ, by the Gospel:
7Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
7Whereof I was made a Minister, according to the gift of the grace of God giuen vnto mee, by the effectuall working of his power.
Selected passage8Unto 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;
8Unto mee, who am lesse then the least of all Saints, is this grace giuen, that I should preach among the Gentiles the vnsearchable riches of Christ,