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Ephesians 3:7

Ephesians 3:7
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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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Whereof I was made a minister,.... That is, of the Gospel, not by men, but by God: and he is a true minister of the Gospel who is called of God to the work of the ministry, and is qualified by him…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Whereof I was made a minister - see the notes at Eph 3:2. According to the gift of the grace of God - It was not by my own seeking or merit; it was a free gift. Of the grace of God - The sentiment is,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Whereof I was made a minister - Διακονος· A deacon, a servant acting under and by the direction of the great Master, Jesus Christ; from whom, by an especial call and revelation, I received the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 3:1-13

Here we have the account which Paul gives the Ephesians concerning himself, as he was appointed by God the apostle of the Gentiles.

I. We may observe that he acquaints them with the tribulations and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

a minister Diâconos, a worker, helper. Cp. Col 1:23. The word implies activity and subordination. "I" here is not emphatic.

according to the gift, &c. See above on Eph 3:2. The "gift" includes the…