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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/ephesians/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/ephesians/3.htm">New International Version</a> I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God&#8217s grace given me through the working of his power. <a href="/nlt/ephesians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> By God’s grace and mighty power, I have been given the privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News. <a href="/esv/ephesians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of his power. <a href="/bsb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power. <a href="/blb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> of which I became servant according to the gift of God's grace, having been given to me according to the working of His power. <a href="/kjv/ephesians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/ephesians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power. <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God’s grace which was given to me according to the working of His power. <a href="/nasb/ephesians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God&#8217s grace which was given to me according to the working of His power. <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God’s grace which was given to me according to the working of His power. <a href="/lsb/ephesians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God’s grace which was given to me according to the working of His power. <a href="/amp/ephesians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Of this [gospel] I was made a minister by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of His power. <a href="/csb/ephesians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I was made a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of his power. <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I was made a servant of this gospel by the gift of God&#8217s grace that was given to me by the working of His power. <a href="/asv/ephesians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power. <a href="/cev/ephesians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God treated me with kindness. His power worked in me, and it became my job to spread the good news. <a href="/erv/ephesians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power. <a href="/gwt/ephesians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I became a servant of this Good News through God's kindness freely given to me when his power worked [in me]. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> I was made a servant of the gospel by God's special gift, which he gave me through the working of his power. <a href="/isv/ephesians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> I have become a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power. <a href="/msb/ephesians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God?s grace, given me through the working of His power. <a href="/net/ephesians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> I became a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God's grace that was given to me by the exercise of his power. <a href="/nheb/ephesians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> of which I was made a servant, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power. <a href="/wbt/ephesians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effectual working of his power. <a href="/wey/ephesians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> in which I have been appointed to serve, in virtue of the work which God, in the exercise of His power within me, has graciously entrusted to me. <a href="/web/ephesians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> of which I was made a servant according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> of which I became a servant, according to the gift of the grace of God that was given to me, according to the working of His power; <a href="/blb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> of which I became servant according to the gift of God's grace, having been given to me according to the working of His power. <a href="/ylt/ephesians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> of which I became a ministrant, according to the gift of the grace of God that was given to me, according to the working of His power; <a href="/slt/ephesians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Of which I Became a servant, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me according to the energy of his power.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Of which I am made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God, which is given to me according to the operation of his power: <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Of this Gospel, I have been made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God, which has been given to me by means of the operation of his virtue. <a href="/nabre/ephesians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Of this I became a minister by the gift of God’s grace that was granted me in accord with the exercise of his power. <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God’s grace that was given me by the working of his power.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Of that very gospel, I have been a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effectual working of his power. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> That of which I have been a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God which is given to me by the action of his power;<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> of which I was made a minister according to the gift of the grace of God which was given to me, in proportion to the energy of his power: <a href="/godbey/ephesians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> whose minister I became, according to the gift of the grace of God which was given unto me; according to the working of his power. <a href="/haweis/ephesians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> of which I am made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God, which was given unto me by the effectual working of his power. <a href="/mace/ephesians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> of this I was made a minister, according to the gracious gift God bestowed on me, by the effectual operation of his influence: <a href="/wey/ephesians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> in which I have been appointed to serve, in virtue of the work which God, in the exercise of His power within me, has graciously entrusted to me. <a href="/worrell/ephesians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God which was given to me according to the working of His power. <a href="/worsley/ephesians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God conferred on me by the effectual operation of his power. <a href="/parallel/ephesians/3-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=443" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ephesians/3.htm">The Mystery of the Gospel</a> …6This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. 7<a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egenēthēn (V-AIP-1S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">I became</a> <a href="/greek/1249.htm" title="1249: diakonos (N-NMS) -- Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor.">a servant</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">of this gospel</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1431.htm" title="1431: dōrean (N-AFS) -- A (free) gift, a gift (without repayment). From doron; a gratuity.">gift</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charitos (N-GFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dotheisēs (V-APP-GFS) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">given</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">through</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1753.htm" title="1753: energeian (N-AFS) -- Working, action, productive work, activity; in the NT, confined to superhuman activity. From energes; efficiency.">working</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynameōs (N-GFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power.</a> 8Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">1 Corinthians 15:10</a> But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Colossians 1:25</a> I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">1 Timothy 1:12-14</a> I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service. / I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. / And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Romans 15:15-16</a> However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me / to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-5.htm">2 Corinthians 3:5-6</a> Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God. / And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. <a href="/galatians/1-15.htm">Galatians 1:15-16</a> But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased / to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood, <a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Acts 26:16-18</a> ‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you. / I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them / to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ <a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5-9</a> What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. / I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. ... <a href="/2_timothy/1-11.htm">2 Timothy 1:11</a> to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher. <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-7</a> We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10-11</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a> But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm">2 Corinthians 4:1</a> Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart. <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Philippians 1:7</a> It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a> There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effectual working of his power.I.<a href="/ephesians/3-2.htm">Ephesians 3:2</a> If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:<a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Romans 15:16</a> 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.<a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">2 Corinthians 3:6</a> 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.according.<a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Ephesians 3:8</a> 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;<a href="/romans/1-5.htm">Romans 1:5</a> By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:<a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">1 Corinthians 15:10</a> 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.by.<a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a> 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,<a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Ephesians 1:19</a> And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,<a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Ephesians 4:16</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/1-22.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Effectual</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-2.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-5.htm">God's</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-2.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-2.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-23.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/galatians/2-17.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Ministrant</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-5.htm">Power</a> <a href="/galatians/5-11.htm">Preacher</a> <a href="/galatians/4-30.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/galatians/6-8.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/luke/8-46.htm">Virtue</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Whereof</a> <a href="/galatians/4-19.htm">Within</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-2.htm">Work</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Effectual</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">God's</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-15.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Ministrant</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">Preacher</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-7.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Virtue</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Whereof</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Within</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Work</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 3</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">The hidden mystery that the Gentiles should be saved was made known to Paul by revelation;</a> 8. <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">and to him was that grace given, that he should preach it.</a> 13. <a href="/ephesians/3-13.htm">He desires them not to be discouraged over his tribulation;</a> 14. <a href="/ephesians/3-14.htm">and prays that they may perceive the great love of Christ toward them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The term "servant" (Greek: diakonos) implies one who serves under authority, reflecting Paul's submission to Christ. This echoes Jesus' teaching in <a href="/mark/10-43.htm">Mark 10:43-45</a>, where greatness is equated with servanthood. Paul's role as a servant of the gospel highlights his mission to spread the message of Christ, aligning with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>.by the gift of God’s grace Paul attributes his role to God's grace, underscoring that it is unearned and divinely bestowed. This grace is central to Paul's theology, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, where salvation is described as a gift from God. The concept of grace is foundational in understanding the New Covenant, contrasting with the works-based righteousness of the Old Covenant. Paul's transformation from persecutor to apostle (Acts 9) exemplifies the transformative power of grace.given me through the working of His power The phrase highlights the divine empowerment behind Paul's ministry. The "working of His power" (Greek: energeia) suggests active, dynamic force, reminiscent of the power that raised Christ from the dead (<a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Ephesians 1:19-20</a>). This power enables believers to fulfill their God-given callings, as seen in <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a>. Paul's ministry, marked by miracles and endurance through suffering (<a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a>), demonstrates the reality of this divine power at work.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul is a central figure in the New Testament, known for his missionary journeys and theological contributions to early Christianity. In this verse, he speaks of his role as a servant of the gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor where Paul established a church. The letter to the Ephesians was written to the believers in this city, addressing both Jews and Gentiles. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god's_grace.htm">God's Grace</a> A recurring theme in Paul's writings, grace refers to the unmerited favor and love of God towards humanity. In this context, it is the divine enablement that empowers Paul to serve the gospel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_gospel.htm">The Gospel</a> The good news of Jesus Christ's death, resurrection, and offer of salvation to all who believe. Paul is dedicated to spreading this message. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_power.htm">God's Power</a> The divine force that enables and sustains Paul’s ministry. It is through this power that Paul is able to fulfill his calling.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_grace.htm">Understanding Grace</a> Recognize that grace is not just a passive gift but an active force that empowers believers to serve God effectively. <a href="/topical/s/servanthood_in_ministry.htm">Servanthood in Ministry</a> Embrace the role of a servant in spreading the gospel, understanding that it is a calling enabled by God's grace and power. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_divine_power.htm">Dependence on Divine Power</a> Acknowledge that human effort alone is insufficient for ministry; it is through God's power that we can fulfill our calling. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_service.htm">Humility in Service</a> Follow Paul's example of humility, recognizing that any success in ministry is due to God's grace and not personal merit. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_the_gospel.htm">Commitment to the Gospel</a> Be committed to sharing the gospel, understanding that it is the central message of our faith and the means by which others come to know Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 3</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_women's_rights.htm">What does the Bible say about women's rights?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_teach_patience.htm">What is the significance of grace in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_matt_7_21-23_fit_faith_salvation.htm">In Matthew 7:21-23, how can 'not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord'' align with faith-based salvation taught elsewhere in the New Testament?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_cleopatra.htm">Is God greater than our hearts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) According to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.--The words "given by" should be rendered given according to. The working of God's power is described, not as the means, but as the measure of the gift of His grace. In fact, what is a "gift" in its source, is "effectual working" in its actual nature. On the phrase "effectual working of power"--a divine force in the soul, not latent but energetic--see <a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm" title="And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,">Ephesians 1:19</a>. In the whole of this passage, however, the chief emphasis is laid, not on the spiritual power, but on the freedom of God's gift to the Apostle of this high privilege of preaching the mystery of the gospel.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Of which I became a minister; did not gradually grow up to the office, but became, at a given time and place, a minister, a διάκονος, a servant. According to the gift of the grace of God. The office of serving Christ was a gift, most undeserved on Paul's part, who had been a persecutor and injurious, but flowing from the free grace of God, his sovereign, unmerited mercy. Which was given me according to the working of his power. This denotes the manner of the gift; the gift itself, apostleship to the Gentiles, would have been little had it not been accompanied with Divine power. Spiritual office without spiritual power is miserable; but in Paul's case there was the power as well as the office; not merely the power of working miracles, as some have held, but besides this, the power of spiritual insight into the meaning of Scripture - power of exposition, power of demonstration, power of persuasion (comp. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:5</a>; <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Acts 14:1</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">1 Corinthians 4:7</a>, etc.). Paul gratefully acknowledged that all the power of his ministry was God's, not his own (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-6.htm">1 Corinthians 3:6, 7</a>). <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/3-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I became ἐγενήθην (egenēthēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. a servant διάκονος (diakonos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1249.htm">Strong's 1249: </a> Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. of [this gospel] οὗ (hou) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. by κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gift δωρεὰν (dōrean) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> A (free) gift, a gift (without repayment). From doron; a gratuity. of God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. grace, χάριτος (charitos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. given δοθείσης (dotheisēs) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. through κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. working ἐνέργειαν (energeian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1753.htm">Strong's 1753: </a> Working, action, productive work, activity; in the NT, confined to superhuman activity. From energes; efficiency. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. power. δυνάμεως (dynameōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">NT Letters: Ephesians 3:7 Of which I was made a servant (Ephes. 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