Ephesians 3:8

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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;

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    To me, who am less than the least of all saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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;

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Unto me,{G1698} who am{G3588} less than the least{G1647} of all{G3956} saints,{G40} was{G1325} this{G3778} grace{G5485} given,{G1325} to preach{G2097} unto{G1722} the Gentiles{G1484} the unsearchable{G421} riches{G4149} of Christ;{G5547}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Unto me{G1698}, who am less than the least{G1647} of all{G3956} saints{G40}, is{G1325} this{G3778} grace{G5485} given{G1325}{(G5681)}, that I should preach{G2097}{(G5670)} among{G1722} the Gentiles{G1484} the unsearchable{G421} riches{G4149} of Christ{G5547};

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Vnto me the lest of all sayntes is this grace geven that I shuld preache amonge the gentyls the unsearchable ryches of Christ

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Vnto me the leest of all sayntes is this grace geuen, that I shulde preach amonge the Heythe ye vnsearcheable riches of Christ,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

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

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Unto me the least of all saintes is this grace geuen, that I shoulde preache among the gentiles the vnsearchable ryches of Christe,

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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;

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

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

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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:

  • World English Bible (2000)

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

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    To me– less than the least of all the saints– this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 15:9 : 9 For I am the least of the apostles, not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
  • 1 Tim 1:13 : 13 Even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.
  • 1 Tim 2:7 : 7 For this purpose, I was appointed as a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
  • 2 Tim 1:11 : 11 For this purpose, I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
  • Phil 2:3 : 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.
  • Phil 4:19 : 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
  • Col 1:27 : 27 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.
  • Col 2:1-3 : 1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for all who have not seen me in person. 2 I do this so that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and that they may have all the riches of full assurance of understanding, which leads to the full knowledge of God's mystery—Christ himself. 3 In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
  • Acts 5:41 : 41 So they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer disgrace for the name.
  • Eph 1:7-8 : 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, 8 which He lavished on us in all wisdom and understanding.
  • Eph 3:16 : 16 I pray that out of the riches of His glory, He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,
  • Rom 11:33 : 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments and His ways beyond tracing out!
  • Rom 12:10 : 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
  • Rom 15:15-17 : 15 Yet I have written to you quite boldly on some points, to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me. 16 To be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving as a priest of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 17 Therefore, I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.
  • 1 Cor 1:30 : 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
  • 1 Cor 2:9 : 9 But as it is written: What no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and what has not entered the human heart—God has prepared these things for those who love Him.
  • 1 Chr 17:16 : 16 Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and he said: "Who am I, LORD God, and what is my house, that you have brought me this far?
  • 1 Chr 29:14-15 : 14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give so generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. 15 For we are strangers and temporary residents before you, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope.
  • Ps 31:19 : 19 Let lying lips be silenced, those that speak arrogantly against the righteous with pride and contempt.
  • Prov 30:2-3 : 2 Surely I am more ignorant than anyone, and I lack human understanding. 3 I have not learned wisdom, nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One.
  • John 1:16 : 16 From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.
  • Eph 3:19 : 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
  • Eph 2:7 : 7 So that in the coming ages He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
  • Eph 3:2 : 2 surely you have heard about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you,
  • Acts 9:15 : 15 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for this man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before Gentiles, kings, and the sons of Israel.
  • Rom 2:4 : 4 Or do you disrespect the riches of His kindness, forbearance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
  • Gal 1:16 : 16 to reveal His Son in me, so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood,
  • Gal 2:8 : 8 (For He who worked through Peter for his apostleship to the circumcised also worked through me for mine to the Gentiles)—
  • 1 Pet 5:5-6 : 5 In the same way, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time.
  • Rev 3:18 : 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire so that you may become rich; white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not be exposed; and ointment to anoint your eyes so that you may see.
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Eph 3:1-7
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    1 For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,

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

    3 that by revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I have briefly written about earlier.

    4 By reading this, you are able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

    5 which in past generations was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.

    6 This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

    7 Of this gospel I became a servant, according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me through the working of His power.

  • Eph 3:9-10
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    77%

    9 and to bring to light for everyone the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ,

    10 so that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places,

  • Col 1:25-27
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    25 I have become its servant according to the commission God gave me for you, to fully proclaim the word of God,

    26 the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.

    27 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.

  • 1 Cor 15:9-10
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    9 For I am the least of the apostles, not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

    10 But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

  • Eph 2:7-8
    2 verses
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    7 So that in the coming ages He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

    8 For by grace you have been saved through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

  • Eph 4:7
    74%

    7 Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.

  • 2 Tim 1:11
    72%

    11 For this purpose, I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

  • 1 Tim 1:14-16
    3 verses
    72%

    14 The grace of our Lord overflowed abundantly along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

    15 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost.

    16 But for this reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the foremost of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

  • 1 Tim 1:11-12
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    11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which I have been entrusted with.

    12 I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, appointing me to His service.

  • Rom 15:15-18
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    15 Yet I have written to you quite boldly on some points, to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me.

    16 To be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving as a priest of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

    17 Therefore, I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.

    18 I will not dare to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obey God by what I have said and done.

  • Rom 11:13
    72%

    13 I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I take pride in my ministry.

  • Gal 2:8
    71%

    8 (For He who worked through Peter for his apostleship to the circumcised also worked through me for mine to the Gentiles)—

  • Eph 1:17-19
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    17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.

    18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,

    19 and the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. This power is according to the working of His mighty strength,

  • Eph 3:16
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    16 I pray that out of the riches of His glory, He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,

  • 2 Cor 8:9
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    9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that through His poverty you might become rich.

  • Gal 1:15-16
    2 verses
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    15 But when God, who set me apart from my mother's womb and called me by His grace, was pleased

    16 to reveal His Son in me, so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood,

  • Eph 1:8
    71%

    8 which He lavished on us in all wisdom and understanding.

  • 2 Cor 11:7
    70%

    7 Did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?

  • Eph 3:18
    70%

    18 may have strength to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

  • Eph 6:19
    70%

    19 Pray also for me, that words may be given to me to proclaim the mystery of the gospel boldly.

  • Eph 1:2-3
    2 verses
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    2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

    3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,

  • 1 Cor 9:18
    70%

    18 What then is my reward? It is that when I preach the gospel, I may offer it free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.

  • Phil 3:9
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    9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.

  • Rom 16:25
    70%

    25 Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past.

  • 1 Cor 1:4
    70%

    4 I always give thanks to my God for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus,

  • 1 Tim 2:7
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    7 For this purpose, I was appointed as a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

  • Eph 1:6
    70%

    6 to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved.

  • Acts 26:17
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    17 I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them,

  • 2 Cor 9:8
    69%

    8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in every way, at all times, having all that you need, you may abound in every good work.

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