Ephesians 3:2 Meaning and Explanation
“If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul refers to the stewardship of God's grace entrusted to him for the readers' benefit.
What Does Ephesians 3:2 Mean?
Paul speaks of 'the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me' -- a stewardship entrusted to him. His ministry is not a career he chose but a trust he received, a commission to carry God's grace to others. He is a steward managing what belongs to God.
This grace was given 'to you-ward,' for the sake of his readers. Paul's gifts and labors were never for himself alone; they were appointed for the good of the church. He understood his whole calling as service rendered on behalf of those he would bring the gospel to.
Ephesians 3:2 in the Original Language
oikonomia (οἰκονομία), 'dispensation' -- the management of a household, a stewardship.
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What does Ephesians 3:2 mean?
Paul refers to the stewardship of God's grace entrusted to him for the readers' benefit.