1 Peter · Chapter 4
1 Peter 4:10 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms."
KJV · King James Version
"As2531 every man1538 hath received2983 the gift5486, even so minister1247 the same846 one to another1519 1438, as5613 good2570 stewards3623 of the manifold4164 grace5485 of God2316."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses every, man, hath, even, while the WEB renders these as each, has, employ, serving. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
1 Peter 4:10 in 1 Peter 4
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Peter 4:10 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Peter 4. Read the full chapter →
- v.8 And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.
- v.9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
- v.10 As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
- v.11 If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
- v.12 Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.
Book background
About the Book of 1 Peter
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- General epistle
- Author
- Peter the apostle
- Date written
- c. 62–64 AD
- Audience
- Christians scattered across Asia Minor, facing rising persecution
- Chapters
- 5
1 Peter writes to suffering exiles — believers facing social abuse and rising state pressure — and grounds them in their identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation" (2:9). It urges holiness, gentle witness, and unshakable hope because of Christ's resurrection and coming inheritance.
Setting: Written from "Babylon" (likely a code for Rome).
Key themes: suffering · hope · holiness · identity · submission
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 1 Peter 4:10
1 Peter 4:10 contains 24 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
As each has received a gift
AEHRAG
- 2
employ it in serving one another
EIISOA
- 3
as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
AGMOTG
Frequently asked
FAQ about 1 Peter 4:10
What does 1 Peter 4:10 say?
1 Peter 4:10 reads: "As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms." — from the New Testament, 1 Peter (General epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 1 Peter 4:10 in?
1 Peter 4:10 is in the book of 1 Peter, traditionally attributed to Peter the apostle and written around c. 62–64 AD. 1 Peter is general epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to Christians scattered across Asia Minor, facing rising persecution. Best known for "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation".
What is the difference between 1 Peter 4:10 in WEB and KJV?
1 Peter 4:10 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "As2531 every man1538 hath received2983 the gift5486, even so minister1247 the same846 one to another1519 1438, as5613 good2570 stewards3623 of the manifold4164 grace5485 of God2316.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 1 Peter 4:10?
1 Peter 4:10 is 24 words in the WEB translation (121 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 7 seconds.
How can I memorise 1 Peter 4:10?
To memorise 1 Peter 4:10, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 1 Peter 4:10 matter in 1 Peter?
1 Peter writes to suffering exiles — believers facing social abuse and rising state pressure — and grounds them in their identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation" (2:9). It urges holiness, gentle witness, and unshakable hope because of Christ's resurrection and coming inheritance. 1 Peter 4:10 sits within this larger story — 1 Peter as a whole emphasises suffering, hope, holiness.
How can I apply 1 Peter 4:10 today?
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