1 Corinthians 12:5

Translations

Modern

There are different ministries, but the same Lord.

Traditional

And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

Literal

…and there are varieties of services, and the same Lord;

Latin

…et divisiones ministrationum sunt, idem autem Dominus:

Original

Greek

English

There are different ministries, but the same Lord.

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

Ephesians 4:11–12
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,
Romans 14:8–9
If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
Romans 12:6–8
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;
Matthew 23:10
Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ.
1 Corinthians 8:6
…yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.
1 Corinthians 12:28–29
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.
Acts 10:36
He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
Philippians 2:11
…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Glossary

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

Topics

Church: Christ, Head of Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Church: Unity of 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 The Trinity: Doctrine of Proved from Scripture Trinity: The Holy Ushers Using Talents

1 Corinthians 12:5

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