Ephesians 4:7

But unto every one A motive to holy union from the opposite side; that of "diversity of gifts." See Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4, &c.; 1 Peter 4:10-11. Harmony of spiritual life and work should be promoted by equal remembrance of the oneness of the source of life and the inevitable diversity of its exercises and applications.

is given Was given, in the great ideal distribution at the Lord's exaltation, and actually when we were each "sealed" (Ephesians 1:14).

according to the measure of the gift of Christ I. e., not indefinitely, or confusedly, but as the great Master, Christ, adjusted, measured, His mighty Giftto His sovereign allotment of each servant's work. All was mere bounty, free gift; but all also profound design, manifold in detail, one in end.