Ephesians 3:8 “Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was give…”

Ephesians 3:8

Though 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,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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;

World English Bible

To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

American Standard Version

Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach unto the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

Geneva Bible 1599

Euen vnto me the least of all Saints is this grace giuen, that I should preach among the Gentiles the vnsearchable riches of Christ,

Darby Translation

To me, less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, to announce among the nations the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of the Christ,

Young's Literal Translation

to me — the less than the least of all the saints — was given this grace, among the nations to proclaim good news — the untraceable riches of the Christ,

Bible in Basic English

To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, was this grace given, so that I might make clear to the Gentiles the good news of the unending wealth of Christ:

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Cross references

“who am”

1 Corinthians 15:9 1 Timothy 1:13 Romans 12:10 1 Timothy 1:15 Philippians 2:3 Proverbs 30:2

1 Corinthians 15:9 · BSB

For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

1 Timothy 1:13 · BSB

I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

Romans 12:10 · BSB

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

1 Timothy 1:15 · BSB

This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

Philippians 2:3 · BSB

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Proverbs 30:2 · BSB

Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man.

“is this”

Acts 5:41 Romans 15:15–17 1 Chronicles 17:16 1 Chronicles 29:14 1 Chronicles 29:15

Acts 5:41 · BSB

The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.

Romans 15:15–17 · BSB

However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me

1 Chronicles 17:16 · BSB

Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far?

1 Chronicles 29:14 · BSB

But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.

1 Chronicles 29:15 · BSB

For we are foreigners and strangers in Your presence, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope.

“I”

Galatians 1:16 1 Timothy 2:7 2 Timothy 1:11 Galatians 2:8 Ephesians 3:2

Galatians 1:16 · BSB

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,

1 Timothy 2:7 · BSB

For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.

2 Timothy 1:11 · BSB

to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

Galatians 2:8 · BSB

For the One who was at work in Peter’s apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in my apostleship to the Gentiles.

Ephesians 3:2 · BSB

Surely you have heard about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you,

“unsearchable”

Colossians 1:27 Ephesians 3:16 Ephesians 2:7 Romans 11:33 Ephesians 3:19 1 Corinthians 2:9

Colossians 1:27 · BSB

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Ephesians 3:16 · BSB

I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,

Ephesians 2:7 · BSB

in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

Romans 11:33 · BSB

O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!

Ephesians 3:19 · BSB

of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

1 Corinthians 2:9 · BSB

Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Also

Romans 2:4 Acts 9:15

Romans 2:4 · BSB

Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

Acts 9:15 · BSB

“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power.

9and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.

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