1 Corinthians 12:8

Translations

Modern

To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,

Traditional

For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

Literal

For indeed, to one is given a word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another a word of knowledge according to the same Spirit,

Latin

Alii quidem per Spiritum datur sermo sapientiæ: alii autem sermo scientiæ secundum eumdem Spiritum:

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English

To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,

Notes

1 Corinthians 12:8

God's Spirit provides supernatural wisdom or knowledge to some believers.
to another the message of knowledge: see 1:5; 8:1; 13:2, 8.

1 Corinthians 12:8–10

This list of nine spiritual gifts is an example, not a complete list (see also 12:28–30; Romans 12:6–8; Ephesians 4:11).

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 Church The Church as a Living, Active Body The Gift of Prophecy The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Holy Spirit’s Work The Spirit’s Presence

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Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
1 Corinthians 2:6–10
Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
Ephesians 1:17–18
…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
1 Corinthians 1:5
For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,
2 Corinthians 8:7
But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
Isaiah 11:2–3
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
Genesis 41:38–39
So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
Nehemiah 9:20
You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst.
Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
1 Corinthians 13:8
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be restrained; where there is knowledge, it will be dismissed.

Glossary

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

Topics

Discerning of Spirits Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Knowledge: A Divine Gift Miracles: Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Enumerated Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Enumerated The Holy Spirit: is God: As the Source of Wisdom the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Enables Ministers to Teach Wisdom: Spiritual, from God Word of Knowledge

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