Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I would not have you ignorant. * [12:27–30] Paul now applies the image again to the church as a whole and its members (1 Cor 12:27). (AM) Do all interpret? 10:5; Hab. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 2:18, Rom. Spiritual Gifts. 19 And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [b] 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit,(T) and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines. If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? The 2012 movie The Avengers was the story of a group of superheroes that banded together to battle an evil force that was bent on world domination. THE NEED FOR DIVERSITY IN ONE BODY (12-31) A. He also discussed the body of Christ and how each believer plays a crucial role regardless of their position in the church. 1 Corinthians 12. THE CONFESSION OF THE SPIRIT (1 Corinthians 12:1-3)12:1-3 Brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant about manifestations of the Spirit. If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? 1 Cor 12:14–26 then develop the need for diversity of function among the parts of a body without threat to its unity. 4:4, 11; Heb. (AA), 15 Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. 1 Corinthians 12 - NIV: Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 14 For in fact the body is not one member but many. 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(K) 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom,(L) to another a message of knowledge(M) by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith(N) by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing(O) by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers,(P) to another prophecy,(Q) to another distinguishing between spirits,(R) to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a](S) and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 27 Now (AA)you are the body of Christ, and (AB)members individually. 1 Corinthians 12:2 NU, M that when; 1 Corinthians 12:2 mute, silent; 1 Corinthians 12:3 Gr. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that q no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is r accursed!” and s no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. 12 Now m concerning 1 spiritual gifts, 2 brothers, 3 I do not want you to be uninformed. 20 But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. 21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you”; nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. He actually co… 2:13–18]; Col. 3:11, Rom. Christians become members of this body by baptism. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, 24 while our presentable parts need no special treatment. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 31 Now eagerly desire(AN) the greater gifts. 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 2:11, 12; [1 Pet. The word of knowledge. 31 But (AJ)earnestly desire the [i]best gifts. New King James Version (NKJV). Explain that as recorded in 1 Corinthians 12:4–6, Paul taught that there are a variety of spiritual gifts that operate in different ways but that all come from God through the Holy Ghost. All rights reserved worldwide. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 46:7; Jer. 4:3]; See ch. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. The Corinthian Problem in 1 Corinthians 12-14. 12 Now (A)concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know (B)that[a] you were Gentiles, carried away to these (C)dumb[b] idols, however you were led. 115:5; Is. 12:3–8; 1 Cor. 15:14; [1 Cor. 7:1,25; 8:1; 12:1; 16:1,12). Are all prophets? 30 Do all have gifts of healings? 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body,” is it therefore not of the body? You may want to explain that gifts of the Spirit are blessings or abilities given through the Holy Ghost and that God gives at least one gift to every member of the Church (see D&C 46:11 ). 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” 22 On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. 12 For (T)as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, (U)so also is Christ. Do all speak with tongues? The outward rite is of Divine institution; it is a sign of the new birth, and is called … 20 As it is, there are many parts, but one body.(AD). The Holy Spirit is the source of the gifts. 2:11, 16]; 2 Cor. Are all prophets? It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Sosthenes in Ephesus. 14:1 concerning # 12:1 The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians’ letter; see 7:1 spiritual gifts, # 12:1 Or spiritual persons brothers, # 12:1 Or brothers and sisters I do not want you to be uninformed. They backbit. Different kinds of tongues. (V) 13 For we were all baptized(W) by[c] one Spirit(X) so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free(Y)—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that q no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is r accursed!” and s no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, 25 that there should be no [h]schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. Verses 1-31. Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 (Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-26) Christ and his church form one body, as Head and members. All rights reserved. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 1. 1 Corinthians 12 – Diversity and Unity in Spiritual Gifts A. 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 In 1 Corinthians Chapter 12, Paul talks about the spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12 is the twelfth chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone(I) it is the same God(J) at work. 1 Corinthians 12 - Now concerning spiritual [gifts], brethren, I would not have you ignorant. 1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 27 Now you are the body of Christ,(AE) and each one of you is a part of it. Faith. 12:1 "Now concerning" This is a recurring phrase in I Corinthians that shows Paul is answering specific questions from the church (cf. And yet I show you a more excellent way. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body (13a) b. 2:4, Rom. Are all teachers? In these verses, he reminds the church is the body of Christ, (Acts 9:4). 1 Corinthians 12:12 Context. Treasury of Scripture. Gifts of healing. 2 You know that n when you were pagans o you were led astray to p mute idols, however you were led. From the context, believers in Corinth seem to have been asking why some Christians were given spiritual gifts while others seemed not to be "spiritual ones." (B) 2 You know that when you were pagans,(C) somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. spiritual. 28 And (AC)God has appointed these in the church: first (AD)apostles, second (AE)prophets, third teachers, after that (AF)miracles, then (AG)gifts of healings, (AH)helps, (AI)administrations, varieties of tongues. Concerning Spiritual Gifts. Home >> Bible Studies >> 1 Corinthians >> 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 These small group studies of 1 Corinthians contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. 12:11; Eph. (1 Corinthians 12:12-13 RSV) In this chapter, the apostle begins to use an analogy that will help us understand how the church is designed to function. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. From the text of 1 Corinthians 12-14 (and certain other passages) we can create with some degree of accuracy, it would appear, the problem in the Corinthian church. 4 (E)There are [d]diversities of gifts, but (F)the same Spirit. 5 (G)There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, 25 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. As a result, the whole was actually far less than the sum of its parts. Are all workers of miracles? 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 1:23; 4:12; 5:23, 30; Col. 1:24, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. (AL) 29 Are all apostles? 1:9 you were led astray to # Hab. Do all work miracles? In this chapter, Paul writes about spiritual gifts and the unity of the members of Christ in one body. 12 Now m concerning 1 spiritual gifts, 2 brothers, 3 I do not want you to be uninformed. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. (AF) 28 And God has placed in the church(AG) first of all apostles,(AH) second prophets,(AI) third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing,(AJ) of helping, of guidance,(AK) and of different kinds of tongues. 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit(H) distributes them. Workings of miracles. 6:11 when you were pagans # 1 Thess. Interpretation of tongues And yet I will show you the most excellent way. 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. Their questions addressed to Paul were not simply about spiritual gifts per se, as if all they needed were more information on the issue. Spiritual Gifts. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: 8 for to one is given (I)the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another (J)the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, 9 (K)to another faith by the same Spirit, to another (L)gifts of healings by [f]the same Spirit, 10 (M)to another the working of miracles, to another (N)prophecy, to another (O)discerning of spirits, to another (P)different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 12:5; Eph. The only problem was, these superheroes had a hard time banding. The purpose for spiritual gifts, even miraculous gifts, is the building up of the body of Christ and individual Christians; that need remains today. 3:28; [Eph. 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. 30 Do all have gifts of healing? NASB, NKJV "spiritual gifts" NRSV (footnote) "spiritual persons" TEV "the gifts from the Holy Spirit" NJB "gifts of the Spirit" The Greek term is a genitive plural of pneuma. For about the first half of the movie, they were each caught up in their own agendas. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? 13 For (V)by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—(W)whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and (X)have all been made to drink [g]into one Spirit. They distrusted each other's motives. Used by permission. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body,” is it therefore not of the body? 1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. (D) 3 Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,”(E) and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,”(F) except by the Holy Spirit.(G). 1 Corinthians 12, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a … 1 Corinthians chapter 12 KJV (King James Version) 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.. 2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.. 3 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. In 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 Paul mentions the following spiritual gifts: The word of wisdom. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Moving on to the final phase of my sermon, now Paul addresses the issue of disrespect for each other’s gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:4 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. d. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul describes how and why God gives spiritual gifts to Christians. 12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body,(U) so it is with Christ. Prophecy. He seems to continue answering issues raised in a previous letter from the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 7:1). 1 Corinthians 12:13 NLT 1 Corinthians 12:13 ESV 1 Corinthians 12:13 NASB 1 Corinthians 12:13 KJV 1 Corinthians 12:13 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 12:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 12:13 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 12:13 French Bible 1 Corinthians 12:13 Clyx Quotations NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 12:13 For in one Spirit we were all (1 Cor. 29 Are all apostles? 1 Corinthians 14:1 Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. Bible Gateway is here to help with these FREE lessons. Just like the human body, the body of Christ with its many members are yet one (12) a. 12. 1 Corinthians 12:1-31—Read the Bible online or download free. 12 Now about the gifts of the Spirit,(A) brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. 3:22; Gal. They squabbled. The Bible doesn't have to be daunting! 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus [c]accursed, and (D)no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. 12 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 23 And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, 24 but our presentable parts have no need. 1 Corinthians chapter 12 KJV (King James Version) 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.. 2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.. 3 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. 2 You know that n when you were pagans o you were led astray to p mute idols, however you were led. (Z) 14 Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many. Do all interpret? 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 - NIV: Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. Ps. Are all teachers? 18 But now (Y)God has set the members, each one of them, in the body (Z)just as He pleased. 1 Now # ch. (AC) 19 If they were all one part, where would the body be? Discerning of spirits. Chapter 12. c. 1 Corinthians 14:12: Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the church that you seek to excel. Concerning Spiritual Gifts. You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God (H)who works [e]all in all. Concerning Spiritual Gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:1-31. ILLUSTRATED BY THE FIGURE OF A BODY AND ITS MEMBERS (12-26) 1. 2 You know that # Eph. 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 1 Corinthians 12 Warning Against Idolatry 10 For I do not want you to be unaware , brothers , 1 that our fathers were all under b the cloud , and all c passed through the sea , 2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea , 3 and d all ate the same e spiritual food , … Do all speak in tongues[d]? He stands before us a human body, and draws lessons from it all through the rest of the chapter, as to its … 18 But in fact God has placed(AB) the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.