Ephesians 3:20 celebrates God's power at work within believers, directly reinforcing the 'working of his power' mentioned here.

Ephesians 3:8 adds that Paul was given grace to preach to the Gentiles, specifying the mission hinted at in verse 7.

Ephesians 3:2 introduces the 'stewardship of God's grace' given to Paul, which Ephesians 3:7 then elaborates as the gift making him a minister.

Ephesians 1:19 speaks of God's incomparable power for believers, a broader theme echoed in the power enabling Paul's service.

Colossians 1:29 echoes Paul's labor according to God's working that works in him mightily—identical concept of divine empowerment.

Colossians 1:23-25 echoes Ephesians 3:7 almost verbatim: Paul became a minister by God's stewardship given for them. Both describe his commission.

Romans 1:5 describes Paul's 'grace and apostleship' to bring obedience among the nations, matching the ministry gift in Ephesians 3:7.

Romans 15:16 expands Paul's role as a 'minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles,' mirroring the same ministry described in Ephesians 3:7 as a gift of grace.

Romans 15:18 highlights Christ accomplishing things through Paul, mirroring the power working in him to become a servant.

In 1 Corinthians 15:10, Paul similarly credits God's grace for his labor, echoing the gift and power that made him a servant.

2 Corinthians 3:6 says God 'made us sufficient to be ministers of a new covenant,' using the same 'made a minister' language as Ephesians 3:7.

Galatians 2:8 explicitly states that God worked effectually in Paul for his apostleship to the Gentiles—direct parallel to his being made a minister.

Acts 9:15 records the Lord calling Paul a chosen instrument to Gentiles — the very commission behind his ministry here.

2 Timothy 1:11 similarly describes Paul's appointed role as herald, apostle, and teacher, reinforcing his divine calling to serve the gospel.

1 Timothy 2:7 states Paul's appointment as preacher and teacher of Gentiles — identical role described here.

In 1 Corinthians 15:9, Paul calls himself least of apostles — contrasting his unworthiness with the grace that made him a minister.

Romans 15:15 repeats 'grace given me by God' — the same divine enablement behind Paul's ministry in both places.

Romans 12:3 also mentions 'the grace given to me' — Paul's apostolic grace that qualifies his teaching here too.

Acts 26:17 continues Jesus' commission, sending Paul to the Gentiles — the very mission he serves here.

In Acts 26:16, Jesus appoints Paul as a servant and witness — directly echoing his being made a minister by God's grace.

Acts 13:2 has the Holy Spirit set apart Paul for missionary work — the specific calling that made him a minister.

John 3:27 states that a man can receive nothing unless given from heaven—Paul's ministry gift exactly fits this principle.

Romans 15:19 mentions the power of the Spirit enabling Paul's ministry, a complementary emphasis to the power at work here.

2 Corinthians 4:1 says Paul has 'this ministry by the mercy of God,' paralleling the grace-based ministry in Ephesians 3:7.

Hebrews 13:21 prays for God to 'work in you' what pleases him—similar theme of God's working, but for sanctification, not apostolic ministry.