Ephesians 3:7 kjva — Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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."

— Ephesians 3:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ephesians 3 — Context

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Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

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Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

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That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

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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.

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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;

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And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

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To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Ephesians 3:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 3:7 say?
Ephesians 3:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Ephesians 3:7 in the Bible?
Ephesians 3:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 7.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 3:7.
What translation should I read Ephesians 3:7 in?
Ephesians 3:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 3:7?
Ephesians 3:7 reads (KJVA): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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