Ephesians 4:6-8
Living Bible
6 and we all have the same God and Father who is over us all and in us all, and living through every part of us. 7 However, Christ has given each of us special abilities—whatever he wants us to have out of his rich storehouse of gifts.
8 The psalmist tells about this, for he says that when Christ returned triumphantly to heaven after his resurrection and victory over Satan, he gave generous gifts to men.
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Ephesians 4:6-8
King James Version
6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
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Ephesians 4:6-8
New King James Version
6 (A)one God and Father of all, who is above all, and (B)through all, and in [a]you all.
Spiritual Gifts
7 But (C)to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore He says:
(D)“When He ascended on high,
He led captivity captive,
And gave gifts to men.”
Footnotes
- Ephesians 4:6 NU omits you; M us
Ephesians 4:6-8
English Standard Version
6 (A)one God and Father of all, (B)who is over all and through all and in all. 7 But (C)grace was given (D)to each one of us (E)according to the measure of Christ's gift. 8 Therefore it says,
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- Ephesians 4:8 The Greek word anthropoi can refer to both men and women
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