1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Ephesians 4:7

*But to every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Romans 12:3.; 1 Corinthians 12:11.; 2 Corinthians 10:13.

To every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. That is, as it hath pleased Christ to bestow his free gifts upon us; to shew, says St. Chrysostom, that it was not according to any merit of ours. The words also shew that Christ is the giver and author of graces, and consequently the true God. (Witham) --- We must endeavour by all means in our power to preserve this unity, especially by avoiding jealousy, or being envious of the graces which have been given to our neighour; considering that they all proceed from the same God, who divides to each one as he pleaseth. (Tirinus)