Ephesians 4:7-16
“But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. ( Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From 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.”

What does Ephesians 4:7-16 mean?
Ephesians 4:7-16 in the King James Version of the Bible reads as follows: "But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he…
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In the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verses 7-16, we find the Apostle Paul articulating a powerful message about grace, gifts, and the unity of the body of Christ. The scripture states, "But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ."…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You, I am humbled by the great gift of grace You have bestowed upon each of us, a grace that is uniquely measured according to the gifts of Christ, our Lord. In Ephesians 4:7-16, we are reminded that, "But unto every one of us is given grace…
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