According as each has received a gift, be ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the grace of God in its various forms.
a gift -- This is the only use of the Greek word charisma in the nt outside of Paul’s writings (see Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:28-31). Elsewhere, Paul discusses spiritual gifts in detail (see 1 Cor 12:4–11 and note), emphasizing their purpose to serve and build up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-12). Peter’s exhortation reflects the same concern here, though he may also have in mind God’s gift of salvation (see Romans 5:15-16; Romans 6:23) - FSB