1 Corinthians 12:4

Translations

Modern

There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

Traditional

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Literal

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;

Latin

Divisiones vero gratiarum sunt, idem autem Spiritus:

Original

Greek

English

There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

Notes

1 Corinthians 12:4–11

Believers are united in the Lord and his Spirit, but God gives different spiritual gifts to each person. These gifts help them serve the same Lord in various ways (see also 7:7; 12:7–11, 28–31; Romans 12:6–8; Ephesians 4:11).

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) Charismatic Leadership Empowering Leadership Spirit Empowerment The Gift of Prophecy The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Holy Spirit’s Work The Spirit’s Presence

Related verses

1 Peter 4:10
As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
1 Corinthians 12:28
And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
Romans 12:4–6
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function,
1 Corinthians 12:8–11
To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,
Hebrews 2:4
…and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.
Ephesians 4:4–6
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;
Ephesians 4:11
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,

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Charismata First Letter to the Corinthians Mystery Prophecy Spiritual Gifts

Topics

Charisma Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Miracles: Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit of Different Kinds Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit of Different Kinds Spiritual Gifts The Trinity: Doctrine of Proved from Scripture Trinity: The Holy Ushers Using Talents

1 Corinthians 12:4

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