1 Corinthians 12
Concerning Spiritual Gifts
1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Spirit: 1 Corinthians 14:37
2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. References Jesus: 1 Corinthians 8:6, 16:22, Mark 9:39, Romans 10:9. References God: 2 Corinthians 3:5. References Lord: John 13:13. Spirit: Matthew 22:43, John 15:26. Curse: Deuteronomy 21:23, Romans 9:3 +5
4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. Spirit: Hebrews 2:4. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 12:28, 1 Peter 4:10
5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. References God: 1 Corinthians 3:7, 15:28, Job 33:29, Ephesians 4:6, Philippians 2:13. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 12:11, John 5:17, Colossians 1:29, 3:11, Hebrews 13:21 +5
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. Spirit: 1 Corinthians 14:12. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 14:5, 14:17, 14:19
8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; Spirit: Exodus 31:3, Nehemiah 9:20, Job 32:8, Psalms 143:10, Isaiah 59:21. Word: Isaiah 50:4. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 1:5, 1:30, Proverbs 2:6, 2 Corinthians 8:7 +5
9 To another faith by the same SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers.; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: Prophecy: 1 Corinthians 14:39. Kingdom: Mark 16:20. Spirit: Joel 2:28, Acts 5:3, 11:28, 19:6, Galatians 3:5, 1 John 4:1. Parallel theme: Mark 16:17, Revelation 2:2 +5
11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
One Body with Many Members
12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. Baptism: Ephesians 4:5, 1 Peter 3:21. Spirit: Matthew 3:11, Luke 3:16, Acts 1:5. Parallel theme: John 4:10, Romans 3:29, Galatians 3:28, Ephesians 5:26, Colossians 3:11 +5
14 For the body is not one member, but many.
15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? Parallel theme: Romans 12:3
17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 12:21
18 But now hath GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. References God: 1 Corinthians 12:24, 12:28, Romans 12:3. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 3:5, 12:11, Psalms 135:6, Luke 10:21, 12:32 +3
19 And if they were all one member, where were the body?
20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 12:12, 12:14
21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
24 For our comely parts have no need: but GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:
25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. Parallel theme: Romans 12:15, Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 13:3, 1 Peter 3:8
27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. Prophecy: Ephesians 2:20, 3:5. References God: 1 Corinthians 12:18, Acts 20:28. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 5:17, Hebrews 13:17, 13:24 +2
29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 12:10
31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 14:39, Matthew 5:6, Philippians 3:8