1 Corinthians 12:13

Translations

Modern

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

Traditional

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.

Literal

For also in one Spirit we all were baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

Latin

Etenim in uno Spiritu omnes nos in unum corpus baptizati sumus, sive Judæi, sive gentiles, sive servi, sive liberi: et omnes in uno Spiritu potati sumus.

Original

Greek

English

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

Notes

1 Corinthians 12:13

Ethnic and social differences do not matter in the church (see Galatians 3:28; Colossians 3:11).
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body: Water baptism represents a spiritual baptism. In this, the Holy Spirit unites the believer with Christ and the church.

1 Corinthians 12:12–31

The church is like a body (see 12:27) made up of many different parts. Each part has its own role, as determined by God (see 12:11, 18, 28; Romans 12:4–5).

1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40

The church in Corinth focused too much on the gift of speaking in tongues (see 14:1–25, 27; compare the lists in 12:8–10, 28, where Paul lists tongues last). Paul offers advice to correct their understanding of the value and use of spiritual gifts.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Baptism Community Identity Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Spirit Empowerment The Church The Church as a Living, Active Body The Holy Spirit’s Work The Spirit’s Presence Tolerance

Related verses

Ephesians 4:5
…one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:11
Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.
John 7:37–39
On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.
1 Peter 3:21
And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Romans 6:3–6
Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
Acts 1:5
For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
Luke 3:16
John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Titus 3:4–6
But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
Ephesians 2:11–22
Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)—
Matthew 3:11
I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Romans 3:29
Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,

People

Javan: Son of Japheth; ancestor of Greek people Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Adam (Person) Baptism Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Body of Christ Charismata Church First Letter to the Corinthians Head Heal, Healing Mystery New Covenant Ordain, Ordination Prophecy Spirit of God Spiritual Gifts Tongues, Speaking in Worship

Topics

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Baptism with the Holy Spirit: All Saints Partake of Baptism: Christian Baptism: Unity of the Church Effected By Church: Baptized (Immersed) Into by One Spirit Church: Membership In Communion of Saints Communion with God is Communion with the Holy Spirit Divisions are Contrary to The: Unity of Christ Fellowship of the Righteous Filling of the Holy Spirit Greece: Inhabitants of Called |Gentiles| (Non-Jews) Infant and Adult Baptism Oneness Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Unity of, with Christ Selfishness: Inconsistent with Communion of Saints Servant: Bond: Equal Status of, with Other Disciples of Jesus Servants: when Good are Partakers of Gospel Privileges Solidarity The Church of Christ The Church: Saints Baptised Into, by One Spirit

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