1 Corinthians 12:11

Spiritual Gifts · 1 Corinthians 12:1–11
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Translations

Modern
All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.
Traditional
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
Literal
Now one and the same the Spirit works all these things, apportioning individually to each as He wills.
Latin
Hæc autem omnia operatur unus atque idem Spiritus, dividens singulis prout vult.

Original

Greek
English
All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.

Notes

the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines: See 12:4, 6, 18, 28. Paul affirms both God's choice in giving spiritual gifts and the human duty to "earnestly desire the most helpful gifts" (12:31).

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).

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.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Charismata False Prophets First Letter to the Corinthians Heal, Healing Mystery Ordain, Ordination Prophecy Prophets, False Spiritual Gifts

Topics

Discerning of Spirits Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Dispensed According to his Sovereign Will Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Incomprehensible The Emblems of the Holy Spirit: Wind: Independent The Holy Spirit: is God: As Sovereign Disposer of all Things the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Works According to his own Will The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Author of all Spiritual Operations