1 Peter 4 · Verse 10

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.

1 Peter 4:10, King James Version

1 Peter 4:10 in other translations

BSB	As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
WEB	As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
ASV	according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;
YLT	each, according as he received a gift, to one another ministering it, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;
DARBY	each according as he has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of the various grace of God.
BBE	Making distribution among one another of whatever has been given to you, like true servants of the unmeasured grace of God;
Webster	As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

What does 1 Peter 4:10 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

10. every--"even as each man hath received," in whatever degree, and of whatever kind. The Spirit's gifts (literally, "gift of grace," that is, gratuitously bestowed) are the common property of the Christian community, each Christian being but a steward for the edifying of the whole, not receiving the gift merely for his own use. minister the same--not discontentedly envying or disparaging the gift of another. one to another--Greek as in 1Pe 4:8, "towards yourselves"; implying that all form but one body, and in seeking the good of other members they are promoting the good of themselves. stewards--referring to Mt 25:15, &c.; Lu 19:13-26.

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Barnes' Notes

Verse 10. As every man hath received the gift. The word rendered the gift, (χαρισμα,) in the Greek, without the article, means endowment of any kind, but especially that conferred by the Holy Spirit. Here it seems to refer to every kind of endowment by which we can do good to others; especially every kind of qualification furnished by religion by which we can help others. It does not refer here particularly to the ministry of the word--though it is applicable to that, and includes that--but to all the gifts and graces by which we can contribute to the welfare of others. All this is regarded as a gift, or charisma, of God. It is not owing to ourselves, but is to be traced to him. See the word explained 1Timm 4:14.

Even so minister the same one to another, in anything by which you can benefit another. Regard what you have and they have not as a gift bestowed upon you by God for the common good, and be ready to impart it as the wants of others require. The word minister here (διακονουντες) would refer to any kind of ministering, whether by counsel, by advice, by the supply of the wants of the poor, or by preaching. It has here no reference to any one of these exclusively; but means, that in whatever God has favoured us more than others, we should be ready to minister to their wants. See 2Ti 1:18; 2Cor 3:3, 8:19,20.

As good stewards. Regarding yourselves as the mere stewards of God; that is, as appointed by him to do this work for him, and intrusted by him with what is needful to benefit others. He intends to do them good, but he means to do it through your instrumentality, and has intrusted to you as a steward what he designed to confer on them. This is the true idea, in respect to any special endowments of talent, property, or grace, which we may have received from God. Comp. 1Cor 4:1,2, Lk 16:1,2,8.

Of the manifold grace of God. The grace or favour of God evinced in many ways, or by a variety of gifts. His favours are not confined to one single thing; as, for example, to talent for doing good by preaching; but are extended to a great many things by which we may do good to influence, property, reputation, wisdom, experience. All these are to be regarded as his gifts; all to be employed in doing good to others as we have opportunity.

(c) "received the gift" Rom 12:6-8 (d) "stewards" Lk 12:42

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Verse 10 Hath received the gift - Χαρισμα· A gift; any blessing of providence or grace. I cannot think that the word means here the Holy Ghost, or any of his supernatural gifts or influences; it may include those, but it signifies any thing given by the mere mercy and bounty of God: but perhaps in this place it may signify some or any office in the Church; and this sense, indeed, the connection seems to require. Stewards of the manifold grace - Whatever gifts or endowments any man may possess, they are properly speaking, not his own; they are the Lord's property, and to be employed in his work, and to promote his glory.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Peter 4:7-11

The destruction of the Jewish church and nation, foretold by our Saviour, was very near. And the speedy approach of death and judgment concerns all, to which these words naturally lead our minds. Our approaching end, is a powerful argument to make us sober in all worldly matters, and earnest in religion. There are so many things amiss in all, that unless love covers, excuses, and forgives in others, the mistakes and…

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1 Peter 4:10 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἕκαστοςhekastoseachG1538

καθὼςkathōseven asG2531

ἔλαβενelabenhas receivedG2983

χάρισμαcharismaa giftG5486

εἰςeistoG1519

ἑαυτοὺςhe'autouseach otherG1438

αὐτὸautothemG846

διακονοῦντεςdiakonountesservingG1247

ὡςhōsasG5613

καλοὶkaloigoodG2570

οἰκονόμοιoikonomoistewardsG3623

ποικίληςpoikilēsof [the] manifoldG4164

χάριτοςcharitosgraceG5485

θεοῦ·theouof God:G2316

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Cross references for 1 Peter 4:10

Romans 12:6-8
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. …
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Mark 10:45
For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Hebrews 6:10
For 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 15:10
But 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.
Romans 15:27
It 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.
1 Corinthians 3:10
According 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 4:11
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
1 Corinthians 4:7
For 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?
Luke 12:42
And 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?
Ephesians 3:8
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;

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

every.
Mt 25:14,15; Lu 19:13; Ro 12:6-8; 1Co 4:7; 12:4-11
ministry.
Mt 20:28; 25:44; Mr 10:45; Lu 8:3; Ro 15:25,27; 2Co 9:1; 2Ti 1:18
Heb 6:10
good.
Mt 24:45; 24:14,21; Lu 12:42; 16:1-8; 1Co 4:1,2; Tit 1:7
the manifold.
1Co 3:10; 12:4; 15:10; 2Co 6:1; Eph 3:8; 4:11

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Context

1 Peter 4:9
Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
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.
1 Peter 4:11
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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1 Peter 4:10 in other languages

Spanish Reina-Valera 1909	Cada uno según el don que ha recibido, adminístrelo á los otros, como buenos dispensadores de las diferentes gracias de Dios.
French Bible J.N. Darby 1885	Suivant que chacun de vous a reçu quelque don de grâce, employez-le les uns pour les autres, comme bons dispensateurs de la grâce variée de Dieu.
German Elberfelder 1871	je nachdem ein jeder eine Gnadengabe empfangen hat, dienet einander damit als gute Verwalter der mancherlei Gnade Gottes.
Latin Clementine Vulgate	Unusquisque, sicut accepit gratiam, in alterutrum illam administrantes, sicut boni dispensatores multiformis gratiæ Dei.