Ephesians 4:7 (WEB)
But to each one of us, the grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Catechism · 1
“"Thus, every person, through these gifts given to him, is at once the witness and the living instrument of the mission of the Church itself 'according to the measure of Christ's bestowal."'” — Catechism footnote: LG 33 # 2; cf. Eph 4:7.
Fathers and councils · 5
Jerome
“And in the same epistle we read,“Unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the grace of Christ”: not that Christ’s measure varies, but only that so much of His grace is poured out as we can receive.” — editor's note: Eph. iv. 7.
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Augustine of Hippo
“…after the measure of the giving of Christ: for which cause he saith, He hath gone up on high, He hath led captive captivity, He hath given gifts to men.”…And let it not move us that the Apostle making mention of that same testimony saith not, “Thou hast received gifts in men;” but, “He hath given gifts unto men.”” — editor's note: Eph. iv. 7, 8.
Read the whole comment“…he meant the Holy Spirit, he has gone on to add, “Wherefore He saith, He hath ascended up on high, He hath led captivity captive, and hath given gifts to men.”” — editor's note: Eph. iv. 7, 8
Read the whole comment“Hear the apostle when he says, “According to the measure of the gift of Christ.”” — editor's note: Eph. iv. 7.
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Hilary of Poitiers
“And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of ministering.” — editor's note: Eph. iv. 7, 10–12.
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