John Calvin Commentary Ephesians 4:7

"But unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ." — Ephesians 4:7 (ASV)

But to every one. He now describes the way God establishes and preserves a mutual relationship among us. No member of the body of Christ is so perfectly endowed that they can supply their own needs without the assistance of others. A certain measure is allotted to each; and it is only by sharing with each other that all enjoy what is sufficient to maintain their respective places in the body. The diversity of gifts is discussed in another Epistle, for very nearly the same purpose.

There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4).

Such a diversity, we are taught there, is so far from causing harm that it actually promotes and strengthens the harmony of believers.

The meaning of this verse can be summarized as follows: “On no one has God bestowed all things. Each has received a certain measure. Being thus dependent on each other, they find it necessary to contribute their individual gifts to the common stock and thus provide mutual aid.” The words grace and gift remind us that, whatever our attainments may be, we should not be proud of them, because they place us under deeper obligations to God. These blessings are said to be the gift of Christ; for, just as the apostle first mentioned the Father, so his aim, as we will see, is to represent all that we are and all that we have as gathered together in Christ.