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1 Corinthians 12

1 Corinthians 12:3

Spiritual Gifts · 1 Corinthians 12:1–11
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Translations

Modern
Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.
Traditional
Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
Literal
Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking in the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is accursed,” and no one is able to say, “Jesus is Lord,” except in the Holy Spirit.
Latin
Ideo notum vobis facio, quod nemo in Spiritu Dei loquens, dicit anathema Jesu. Et nemo potest dicere, Dominus Jesus, nisi in Spiritu Sancto.

Original

Greek
English
Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

Notes

1 Corinthians 12:3

Paul provides two ways to recognize the Spirit's presence in worship:

  1. Those who curse Jesus show they reject him and his message, so they cannot speak by the Spirit of God.

  2. Believers show the Holy Spirit's presence in their lives by sincerely confessing that Jesus is Lord. This may be the earliest Christian creed (see Romans 10:9, 13; 2 Corinthians 4:5; Philippians 2:11; 1 John 4:2–3).

1 Corinthians 12:1–3

Paul introduces the topic and highlights how the Holy Spirit actively works in believers.

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.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Charismata Curse, Cursed First Letter to the Corinthians Lord Mystery Prophecy Spirit of Jesus Christ Spiritual Gifts

Topics

Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning Confess with your Mouth Confessing Christ: Influences of the Holy Spirit Necessary To Confession of Christ Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness: Fruits of Testimony: Religious the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Teaches The Trinity: Doctrine of Proved from Scripture Trinity: The Holy