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1 Peter 4:10
10each according as he has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of [the] various grace of 1God.
1 Peter 4:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
- New International Version (NIV)Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
- English Standard Version (ESV)As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:
- New King James Version (NKJV)As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Context of 1 Peter 4:10
8but before all things having fervent love among yourselves, because love covers a multitude of sins; 9hospitable one to another, without murmuring; each according as he has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of [the] various grace of God. 11If any one speak — as oracles of God; if any one minister — as of strength which God supplies; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the might for the ages of ages. Amen. 12Beloved, take not [as] strange the fire [of persecution] which has taken place amongst you for [your] trial, as if a strange thing was happening to you;
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ἕκαστος καθὼς ἔλαβεν χάρισμα εἰς ἑαυτοὺς αὐτὸ διακονοῦντες ὡς καλοὶ οἰκονόμοι ποικίλης χάριτος θεοῦ·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Peter 4:10
- Matthew 25:14For [it is] as [if] a man going away out of a country called his own bondmen and delivered to them his substance.
- Luke 19:13And having called his own ten bondmen, he gave to them ten minas, and said to them, Trade while I am coming.
- Romans 12:6But having different gifts, according to the grace which has been given to us, whether [it be] prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of faith;
- 1 Corinthians 4:7For who makes thee to differ? and what hast thou which thou hast not received? but if also thou hast received, why boastest thou as not receiving?
- 1 Corinthians 12:4But there are distinctions of gifts, but the same Spirit;
- Matthew 20:28as indeed the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.
- Matthew 25:44Then shall they also answer saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungering, or thirsting, or a stranger, or naked, or ill, or in prison, and have not ministered to thee?
- Mark 10:45For also the Son of man did not come to be ministered to, but to minister, and give his life a ransom for many.
- Luke 8:3and Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered to him of their substance.
- Romans 15:25but now I go to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;
- 2 Corinthians 9:1For concerning the ministration which [is] for the saints, it is superfluous my writing to you.
- 2 Timothy 1:18the Lord grant to him to find mercy from [the] Lord in that day — and how much service he rendered in Ephesus thou knowest best.
- Hebrews 6:10For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye have shewn to his name, having ministered to the saints, and [still] ministering.
- Matthew 24:45Who then is the faithful and prudent bondman whom his lord has set over his household, to give them food in season?
- Matthew 24:14And these glad tidings of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole habitable earth, for a witness to all the nations, and then shall come the end.
- Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and prudent steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give the measure of corn in season?
Commentaries on 1 Peter 4:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Hath received the gift - · A gift; any blessing of providence or grace. I cannot think that the word means here the Holy Ghost, or any of his supernatural gifts or influences; it may include those, but it signifies any thing given by the mere mercy and bounty of God: but perhaps in this place it may signify some or any office in the Church; and this sense, indeed, the connection seems to require. Stewards of the manifold grace - Whatever gifts or…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10As every man hath received the gift - The word rendered “the gift” ( ́ charismain the Greek, without the article, means “endowment” of any kind, but especially that conferred by the Holy Spirit. Here it seems to refer to every kind of endowment by which we can do good to others; especially every kind of qualification furnished by religion by which we can help others. It does not refer here particularly to the ministry of the word - though it is applicable…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-11Verses 7-11 The destruction of the Jewish church and nation, foretold by our Saviour, was very near. And the speedy approach of death and judgment concerns all, to which these words naturally lead our minds. Our approaching end, is a powerful argument to make us sober in all worldly matters, and earnest in religion. There are so many things amiss in all, that unless love covers, excuses, and forgives in others, the mistakes and faults for which every one…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10manifold grace of God: This refers to the variety of spiritual gifts God has given to followers of Jesus. See Romans 12:6–8; 1 Corinthians 12:1–31; Ephesians 4:7–16. use (literally manage) whatever gift: Christians are like managers. They have been trusted by God, their Master, with gifts to be used to bring glory to him.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. every--"even as each man hath received," in whatever degree, and of whatever kind. The Spirit's gifts (literally, "gift of grace," that is, gratuitously bestowed) are the common property of the Christian community, each Christian being but a steward for the edifying of the whole, not receiving the gift merely for his own use. minister the same--not discontentedly envying or disparaging the gift of another. one to another--Greek as in 1Pe 4:8, "towards…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Peter 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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