Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 4:7
7. But—Though "one" in our common connection with "one Lord, one faith, c., one God," yet "each one of us" has assigned to him his own particular gift, to be used for the good of the whole: none is overlooked none therefore can be dispensed with for the edifying of the Church (Ephesians 4:12). A motive to unity (Ephesians 4:3). Translate, "Unto each one of us was the grace (which was bestowed by Christ at His ascension, Ephesians 4:3- :) given according to," c. the measure—the amount "of the... read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 4:7
Ephesians 4:7. Is given grace, &c.— That their differing in some respects, though united in so many, might not be urged as a plea for self-esteem, or neglect of others who wanted such advantages, the Apostle insists upon it, that all is communicated to us in the way of free gift and unmerited liberality. read more