Parallel Verses
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,
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
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;
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,
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 of which I became a ministrant, according to the gift of the grace of God that was given to me, according to the working of His power; 8 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, 9 and to cause all to see what is the fellowship of the secret that hath been hid from the ages in God, who the all things did create by Jesus Christ,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:9
for I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I did persecute the assembly of God,
Romans 11:33
O depth of riches, and wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable His judgments, and untraceable His ways!
Ephesians 3:16
that He may give to you, according to the riches of His glory, with might to be strengthened through His Spirit, in regard to the inner man,
1 Chronicles 17:16
And David the king cometh in and sitteth before Jehovah, and saith, 'Who am I, O Jehovah God, and what my house, that Thou hast brought me hitherto?
1 Chronicles 29:14-15
yea, because, who am I, and who are my people, that we retain power to offer thus willingly? but of Thee is the whole, and out of Thy hand we have given to Thee;
Psalm 31:19
How abundant is Thy goodness, That Thou hast laid up for those fearing Thee,
Proverbs 30:2-3
For I am more brutish than any one, And have not the understanding of a man.
John 1:16
and out of his fulness did we all receive, and grace over-against grace;
Acts 5:41
they, indeed, then, departed from the presence of the sanhedrim, rejoicing that for his name they were counted worthy to suffer dishonour,
Acts 9:15
And the Lord said unto him, 'Be going on, because a choice vessel to Me is this one, to bear My name before nations and kings -- the sons also of Israel;
Romans 2:4
or the riches of His goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering, dost thou despise? -- not knowing that the goodness of God doth lead thee to reformation!
Romans 12:10
in the love of brethren, to one another kindly affectioned: in the honour going before one another;
Romans 15:15-17
and the more boldly I did write to you, brethren, in part, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me by God,
1 Corinthians 1:30
and of Him ye -- ye are in Christ Jesus, who became to us from God wisdom, righteousness also, and sanctification, and redemption,
1 Corinthians 2:9
but, according as it hath been written, 'What eye did not see, and ear did not hear, and upon the heart of man came not up, what God did prepare for those loving Him -- '
Galatians 1:16
to reveal His Son in me, that I might proclaim him good news among the nations, immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood,
Galatians 2:8
for He who did work with Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, did work also in me in regard to the nations,
Ephesians 1:7-8
in whom we have the redemption through his blood, the remission of the trespasses, according to the riches of His grace,
Ephesians 2:7
that He might show, in the ages that are coming, the exceeding riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus,
Ephesians 3:2
if, indeed, ye did hear of the dispensation of the grace of God that was given to me in regard to you,
Ephesians 3:19
to know also the love of the Christ that is exceeding the knowledge, that ye may be filled -- to all the fulness of God;
Philippians 2:3
nothing in rivalry or vain-glory, but in humility of mind one another counting more excellent than yourselves --
Philippians 4:19
and my God shall supply all your need, according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus;
Colossians 1:27
to whom God did will to make known what is the riches of the glory of this secret among the nations -- which is Christ in you, the hope of the glory,
Colossians 2:1-3
For I wish you to know how great a conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,
1 Timothy 1:13
who before was speaking evil, and persecuting, and insulting, but I found kindness, because, being ignorant, I did it in unbelief,
1 Timothy 1:15
stedfast is the word, and of all acceptation worthy, that Christ Jesus came to the world to save sinners -- first of whom I am;
1 Timothy 2:7
in regard to which I was set a preacher and apostle -- truth I say in Christ, I do not lie -- a teacher of nations, in faith and truth.
2 Timothy 1:11
to which I was placed a preacher and an apostle, and a teacher of nations,
1 Peter 5:5-6
In like manner, ye younger, be subject to elders, and all to one another subjecting yourselves; with humble-mindedness clothe yourselves, because God the proud doth resist, but to the humble He doth give grace;
Revelation 3:18
I counsel thee to buy from me gold fired by fire, that thou mayest be rich, and white garments that thou mayest be arrayed, and the shame of thy nakedness may not be manifest, and with eye-salve anoint thine eyes, that thou mayest see.