Ephesians 4:7

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Cross-reference

Ephesians 4:8-14 expands on Christ's gift-giving, quoting Psalm 68 and listing the fivefold ministry gifts.

In Ephesians 3:2, Paul speaks of the administration of grace given to him — another instance of apportioned grace for a role.

Matthew 25:15 Related theme

Matthew 25:15 describes talents given 'according to his ability,' similar to grace given 'according to the measure of Christ's gift.'

Romans 12:6-8 lists gifts differing 'according to the grace given to us,' paralleling the distribution of grace gifts.

1 Corinthians 12:8-11 lists spiritual gifts given by the Spirit, similar to Christ giving grace gifts to each one.

1 Corinthians 12:28-30 lists roles like apostles and prophets, mirroring the gifted roles in Ephesians 4.

In 1 Peter 4:10, each believer is to steward God's grace — directly echoing the grace apportioned to each in Ephesians.

John 1:16 Parallel

In John 1:16, we receive grace upon grace from Christ's fullness — the explicit source of the apportioned grace in Ephesians.

1 Corinthians 12:7 similarly states each believer receives a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good — matching the 'grace given to each one' here.

1 Corinthians 12:11 emphasizes the Spirit distributes gifts as He determines, reinforcing that Christ apportions grace sovereignly.

John 3:34 Parallel

In John 3:34, God gives the Spirit without measure to Christ — the unlimited source behind the measured grace in Ephesians.

Romans 12:3 Parallel

In Romans 12:3, Paul urges sober judgment according to the measure of faith distributed — similar to the measure of grace in Ephesians.

In 2 Corinthians 10:13-15, Paul describes a measured sphere of ministry assigned by God — parallel to the apportioned grace in Ephesians.

2 Corinthians 6:1 Related theme

In 2 Corinthians 6:1, Paul urges not to receive God's grace in vain — a warning that complements the grace given in Ephesians.