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1 Corinthians 12

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 16

1 But concerning the spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not wish you to be ignorant.

2 You know that when you were nations, how you were led, being carried away to voiceless idols.

3 Because of this I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, Jesus is a curse. And no one is able to say Jesus is Lord, if not by the Holy Spirit.

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Chapter Summary

1 Spiritual gifts 4 are diverse, 7 yet all to profit. 8 And for that end are diversely given.

Key Greek Words

θέλω desire, be disposed (forward), intend G2309
οὐδεὶς any (man), aught, man G3762
λαλῶν preach, say, speak (after) G2980
δίδοται adventure, bestow, bring forth G1325
μὲν even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily G3303

People & Context

Varieties of Spiritual Gifts

Paul explains that the same Holy Spirit distributes different gifts (wisdom, healing, languages, prophecy) to each person as He purposes, for the prof…

One Body, Many Members

Paul compares the church to a human body, illustrating that all members—whether Jews or Greeks, strong or weak—are essential, and that there should be…

Timeline

Varieties of Spiritual Gifts

Paul explains that the same Holy Spirit distributes different gifts (wisdom, healing, languages, prophecy) to each person as He purposes, for the profit of the whole assembly .

1 Corinthians 12:1-11
One Body, Many Members

Paul compares the church to a human body, illustrating that all members—whether Jews or Greeks, strong or weak—are essential, and that there should be no division but mutual care among them [51-53].

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

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