1 Peter 4:10
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Original Language Analysis
ἔλαβεν
hath received
G2983
ἔλαβεν
hath received
Strong's:
G2983
Word #:
3 of 14
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
χάρισμα
the gift
G5486
χάρισμα
the gift
Strong's:
G5486
Word #:
4 of 14
a (divine) gratuity, i.e., deliverance (from danger or passion); (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i.e., (subjectively) religious qualification, o
εἰς
one to another
G1519
εἰς
one to another
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
5 of 14
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
ἑαυτοὺς
G1438
ἑαυτοὺς
Strong's:
G1438
Word #:
6 of 14
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
αὐτὸ
the same
G846
αὐτὸ
the same
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 14
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
διακονοῦντες
even so minister
G1247
διακονοῦντες
even so minister
Strong's:
G1247
Word #:
8 of 14
to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
ὡς
as
G5613
ὡς
as
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
9 of 14
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
καλοὶ
good
G2570
καλοὶ
good
Strong's:
G2570
Word #:
10 of 14
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e., valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished
οἰκονόμοι
stewards
G3623
οἰκονόμοι
stewards
Strong's:
G3623
Word #:
11 of 14
a house-distributor (i.e., manager), or overseer, i.e., an employee in that capacity; by extension, a fiscal agent (treasurer); figuratively, a preach
Cross References
Mark 10:45For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.Hebrews 6:10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.1 Corinthians 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.1 Corinthians 3:10According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.Ephesians 4:11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;Romans 15:27It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.Titus 1:7For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;Ephesians 3:8Unto 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;Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?1 Corinthians 4:7For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?
Historical Context
Paul developed gift theology - Peter echoes this: gifts are stewardship, not private possession. Early church valued all gifts equally.
Questions for Reflection
- What spiritual gifts have you received and how are you using them?
- How does viewing gifts as stewardship affect how you use them?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter connects spiritual gifts and service. Each believer receives gifts to serve others. Believers are stewards, accountable for faithful use of multi-faceted grace.