Parallel Verses
Montgomery New Testament
To me, who am less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, that I should proclaim among the Gentiles the gospel of the unsearchable riches of Christ;
New American Standard Bible
To me,
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;
Holman Bible
This grace was given to me—the least of all the saints—to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches
International Standard Version
To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given so that I might proclaim to the gentiles the immeasurable wealth of the Messiah
A Conservative Version
To me, a man less than the least of all the sanctified, this grace was given to preach good-news among the Gentiles, the unsearchable wealth 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;
Amplified
To me, [though I am] the very least of all the saints (God’s people), this grace [which is undeserved] was graciously given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the good news of the incomprehensible riches of Christ [that spiritual wealth which no one can fully understand],
An Understandable Version
This favor of preaching the unfathomable riches of Christ to the Gentiles was given to me [even though] I am the least significant of all saints [i.e., God's holy people].
Anderson New Testament
to me, who am by far the least of all the saints, has this grace been given, that I might preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable 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:
Common New Testament
To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Daniel Mace New Testament
upon me, who am the meanest of all christians, is this favour bestowed, that I should proclaim to the Gentiles the undiscoverable advantages by 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,
Goodspeed New Testament
To me, the very least of all his people, this favor has been given, of preaching to the heathen the inexhaustible wealth of the Christ,
John Wesley New Testament
Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints is this grace given, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.
Julia Smith Translation
To me, the least of all the holy ones, was this grace given, to announce the good news in the nations, the untraceable riches of Christ.
King James 2000
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;
Lexham Expanded Bible
To me, the least of all the saints, was given this grace: to proclaim the good news of the fathomless riches of Christ to the Gentiles,
Modern King James verseion
This grace is given to me (who am less than the least of all saints) to preach the gospel of the unsearchable riches of Christ among the nations,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Unto me, the least of all saints, is this grace given; that I should preach among the gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Moffatt New Testament
less than the least of all saints as I am, this grace was vouchsafed me, that I should bring the Gentiles the gospel of the fathomless wealth of Christ
NET Bible
To me -- less than the least of all the saints -- this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ
New Heart English Bible
To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Noyes New Testament
To me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to make known among the gentiles the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Sawyer New Testament
To me, who am the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of Christ,
The Emphasized Bible
Unto me - the less than least of all saints, was given this favour, unto the nations, to announce the glad-message of the untraceable riches of the Christ,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
To 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;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Yes, to me, who am less than the least of all Christ's People, was this charge entrusted!--to tell the Gentiles the Good News of the boundless wealth to be found in the Christ,
Webster
To 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;
Weymouth New Testament
To me who am less than the least of all God's people has this work been graciously entrusted--to proclaim to the Gentiles the Good News of the exhaustless wealth of Christ,
Williams New Testament
yes, on me, the very least of all His people, this unmerited favor was bestowed -- that I might preach as good news to the heathen the boundless 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,
Worrell New Testament
To me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to proclaim, to the gentiles, the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of Christ;
Worsley New Testament
On me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace bestowed, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Youngs 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,
Themes
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
Preciousness of Christ » Unsearchable
Resurrection » What the lord has revealed
Topics
Interlinear
Pas
Houtos
References
Word Count of 36 Translations in Ephesians 3:8
Images Ephesians 3:8
Prayers for Ephesians 3:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Mystery Of Christ Revealed
7 It is of this gospel I became a minister according to the gift of the power of the grace of God, bestowed on me by the energy of his power. 8 To me, who am less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, that I should proclaim among the Gentiles the gospel of the unsearchable riches of Christ; 9 and should make all men see the new dispensation of that secret purpose, hidden from eternity in the God who founded the universe,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least of the apostles, I who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
Romans 11:33
Oh, the depths of the riches, both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unfathomable are his judgments, and how unsearchable his paths!
Ephesians 3:16
praying him to grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in your inmost being;
John 1:16
For out of his fulness we have all received, yes, grace upon grace.
Acts 5:41
So they left Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been deemed worthy to suffer disgrace for the sake of the Name;
Acts 9:15
"Go," answered the Lord, "this man is chosen instrument of mine to bear my name before the nations and their kings, and before the Children of Israel also;
Romans 2:4
Or do you despise the riches of his kindness and forbearance and long patience? Do you not know that the kindness of God is leading you to repentance?
Romans 12:10
As for brotherly love, be tenderly affectionate one to another, in honor preferring one another.
Romans 15:15-17
Still I have written unto you the more boldly, in part, by way of reminding you, because of that gift of grace which God bestowed upon me, in making me a priest of Jesus Christ unto the Gentiles.
1 Corinthians 1:30
It is of him that you are in Christ Jesus, whom God made unto us wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
1 Corinthians 2:9
Nay, as it is written. Eye has not seen, Nor ear heard, Neither have entered into man's heart The things which God has prepared For those who love him.
Galatians 1:16
and had called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me, so that I might preach his gospel among the Gentiles, without consulting a human being,
Galatians 2:8
(for he who has equipped Peter for the apostleship to the circumcised, equipped me also for the apostleship to the Gentiles),
Ephesians 1:7-8
It is in him we have deliverance, the forgiveness of our trespasses, through his blood;
Ephesians 2:7
in order that he might show to the ages to come the amazing riches of his grace by his goodness to us in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 3:19
and may know the love of Christ which transcends all knowing, so that you may be filled with all the "plenitude" of God.
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of strife, nothing out of vanity, but let each one in true humility consider the others to be of more account than himself.
Philippians 4:19
All your own needs my God will fully supply, according to his riches in glory, in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:27
To them God willed to make known among the Gentiles how glorious are the riches of that secret truth, which is "Christ in you, the hope of glory."
Colossians 2:1-3
For I would have you know how great a contest I am waging for you and the brethren in Laodicea, and for all who have never seen my face.
1 Timothy 1:13
although I had formerly been a blasphemer and a persecutor and a doer of outrage. But I obtained mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief.
1 Timothy 1:15
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that "Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners"! And there is no greater sinner than I!
1 Timothy 2:7
It was for this testimony that I myself was appointed a herald and apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), to be a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
2 Timothy 1:11
Of the gospel I was appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher; and that is the reason I am now undergoing these sufferings.
1 Peter 5:5-6
You younger men must submit to the presbyters; and all of you must put on the garment of humility and serve one another, for God resists the haughty, But gives grace to the humble.
Revelation 3:18
I advise you to buy of me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white raiment to clothe yourself, so that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, in order that you may see.