Ephesians 3:7
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“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
What Does Ephesians 3:7 Mean?
Ephesians 3:7 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Grace, and Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 3:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 3:20“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,”Acts 9:15“But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:”1 Corinthians 15:10“But 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.”Ephesians 1:19“And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,”John 3:27“John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.”2 Corinthians 3:6“Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.”Ephesians 3:2“If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:”1 Corinthians 15:9“For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.”Colossians 1:29“Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.”Hebrews 13:21“Make 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.”2 Corinthians 4:1“Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;”Colossians 1:23“If 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;”1 Timothy 2:7“Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.”1 Corinthians 3:5“Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?”Ephesians 4:16“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.”2 Timothy 1:11“Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.”Acts 13:2“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”Romans 1:5“By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:”Romans 15:16“That 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.”1 Thessalonians 2:13“For 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.”
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