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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now there are [distinctive] varieties of <i>spiritual</i> gifts [special abilities given by the grace and extraordinary power of the Holy Spirit operating in believers], but it is the same Spirit [who grants them and empowers believers].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but they all come from the same Spirit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />There are different spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now there are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Now there are various kinds of gifts, but there is one and the same Spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now there are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And there are diversities of gifts, and the same Spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And there are diversities of gifts, and the same Spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And there are distinctions of favors, and the same Spirit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now there are diversities of graces, but the same Spirit; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Truly, there are diverse graces, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now there are diversities of gifts, but there is only one Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But there are diversities of gifts, however The Spirit is One.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But there are diversities of gifts, and the same Spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But there are diversities of gifts, though the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Now there are different gifts, but the same spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Now there are various kinds of gifts, but there is one and the same Spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit: and there are different offices, but the same Lord:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=2515" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Spiritual Gifts</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">There are</a> <a href="/greek/1243.htm" title="1243: Diaireseis (N-NFP) -- Division, distribution, difference, distinction. From diaireo; a distinction or variety.">different</a> <a href="/greek/5486.htm" title="5486: charismatōn (N-GNP) -- From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty.">gifts,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-NN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">same</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>There are different ministries, but the same Lord.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a></span><br />We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a></span><br />And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10-11</a></span><br />As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-5</a></span><br />Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-4.htm">Ephesians 4:4-6</a></span><br />There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; / one Lord, one faith, one baptism; / one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-7.htm">1 Corinthians 7:7</a></span><br />I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">1 Corinthians 14:12</a></span><br />It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5-7</a></span><br />What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. / I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-5.htm">2 Corinthians 3:5-6</a></span><br />Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God. / And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7</a></span><br />I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a></span><br />Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a></span><br />For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2-6</a></span><br />“See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Exodus 35:30-35</a></span><br />Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-25.htm">Numbers 11:25-29</a></span><br />Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. / Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp. / A young man ran and reported to Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.</p><p class="hdg">there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/12-8.htm">1 Corinthians 12:8-11,28</a></b></br> For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-6</a></b></br> For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/4-4.htm">Ephesians 4:4</a></b></br> <i>There is</i> one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">Different</a> <a href="/romans/2-18.htm">Distinctions</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">Diversities</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-1.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-13.htm">Kinds</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Qualities</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-3.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">Varieties</a> <a href="/acts/27-44.htm">Various</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/12-5.htm">Different</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-5.htm">Distinctions</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-5.htm">Diversities</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-9.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-5.htm">Kinds</a> <a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Qualities</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-5.htm">Varieties</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-5.htm">Various</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-1.htm">Spiritual gifts,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">are diverse,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">yet to profit all.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-8.htm">And to that end are diversely bestowed;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">as the members of a natural body tend all to the mutual decency,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-22.htm">service,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">and helpfulness of the same body;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-27.htm">so we should do for one another, to make up the body of Christ.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>There are different gifts</b><br>The Apostle Paul addresses the diversity of spiritual gifts within the Christian community. This diversity reflects the multifaceted nature of God's work among His people. In the context of the early church, these gifts included prophecy, healing, speaking in tongues, and more, as outlined in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-8.htm">1 Corinthians 12:8-10</a>. The variety of gifts underscores the idea that each believer has a unique role to play in the body of Christ, similar to the diverse functions of body parts in a single organism (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>). This diversity is not a cause for division but for unity and mutual edification, as each gift is given for the common good (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7</a>).<p><b>but the same Spirit</b><br>Despite the diversity of gifts, they all originate from the same Holy Spirit, emphasizing unity in the body of Christ. This unity in diversity reflects the Trinitarian nature of God, where the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct yet one. The Holy Spirit is the source of all spiritual gifts, and His indwelling presence in believers is a fulfillment of Jesus' promise to send a Helper (<a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a>). This unity is crucial for maintaining harmony within the church, as it prevents the elevation of certain gifts over others and promotes the understanding that all gifts are equally valuable and necessary for the church's mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/apostle_paul.htm">Apostle Paul</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, Paul was addressing the church in Corinth, a city known for its diversity and complexity, both culturally and religiously. His letters often aimed to correct misunderstandings and provide guidance to early Christians.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, Corinth was a hub of commerce and culture. The church in Corinth faced many challenges, including divisions and misunderstandings about spiritual gifts.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/holy_spirit.htm">Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit is the source of spiritual gifts. Paul emphasizes the unity of the Spirit despite the diversity of gifts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>While there are different gifts, they all come from the same Spirit. This diversity should not lead to division but should be celebrated as a reflection of the Spirit's work in the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/source_of_gifts.htm">Source of Gifts</a></b><br>Recognize that all spiritual gifts originate from the Holy Spirit. This understanding fosters humility and gratitude, as these gifts are not earned but given by God's grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purpose_of_gifts.htm">Purpose of Gifts</a></b><br>Spiritual gifts are given for the common good and the building up of the church. Believers should seek to use their gifts in ways that edify others and glorify God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_gifts.htm">Stewardship of Gifts</a></b><br>Each believer is responsible for using their gifts wisely and faithfully. This involves seeking opportunities to serve and being open to the Spirit's leading.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_comparison.htm">Avoiding Comparison</a></b><br>Believers should avoid comparing their gifts with others, as each gift is valuable and necessary for the functioning of the body of Christ.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4-6) <span class= "bld">NOW</span> <span class= "bld">there are diversities of gifts.</span>--Although conversion is identical in every case, yet afterwards there are spiritual gifts which vary according to individual capacity and character, but they all come from the one Spirit. There are varieties of ministration in which those spiritual gifts are employed, <span class= "ital">and</span> (not "but" in the Greek) the same Lord is served by these varied ministries; there are varieties of operations resulting from these gifts and ministrations, but it is the same God who works them all in all cases. We have here a clear indication of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity--the HOLY SPIRIT, the direct source of spiritual gifts; the SON, the one in whose service these gifts are to be used as ministers; the FATHER, the one supreme origin of all powers thus bestowed in diverse manners by the one Spirit, and for diverse purposes in the ministering to the One Son. Thus, underlying this passage is the vivid realisation of the Trinity in unity, and unity in Trinity of the Divine Nature.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Diversities</span>. This word is used in each of these verses. <span class="cmt_word">Gifts</span>; <span class="accented">charismata</span>; endowments imparted by the Holy Spirit. The word is rendered "free gift" in <a href="/romans/5-13.htm">Romans 5:13</a>. <span class="cmt_word">The same Spirit.</span> The gifts of the Spirit are not uniform, but display diversity in unity Just as the sunlight playing on different surfaces produces a multiplicity of gleams and colours, so the Holy Spirit manifests his presence variously, and even sometimes with sharp contrasts, in different individualities. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">There are</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰσίν</span> <span class="translit">(eisin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">different</span><br /><span class="grk">Διαιρέσεις</span> <span class="translit">(Diaireseis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1243.htm">Strong's 1243: </a> </span><span class="str2">Division, distribution, difference, distinction. From diaireo; a distinction or variety.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gifts,</span><br /><span class="grk">χαρισμάτων</span> <span class="translit">(charismatōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5486.htm">Strong's 5486: </a> </span><span class="str2">From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">same</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸ</span> <span class="translit">(auto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Neuter 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Spirit.</span><br /><span class="grk">Πνεῦμα</span> <span class="translit">(Pneuma)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, spirit. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 12:4 Now there are various kinds of gifts (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 12:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 12:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 12:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 12:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>