American Standard Version
1 Corinthians 12:7
7But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal.
1 Corinthians 12:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
- New International Version (NIV)Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
- English Standard Version (ESV)To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
- New King James Version (NKJV)But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:
Context of 1 Corinthians 12:7
5And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord. 6And there are diversities of workings, but the same God, who worketh all things in all. But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal. 8For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom; and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit: 9to another faith, in the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings, in the one Spirit;
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Ἑκάστῳ δὲ δίδοται ἡ φανέρωσις τοῦ πνεύματος πρὸς τὸ συμφέρον.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 12:7
- 1 Corinthians 14:5Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
- Matthew 25:14Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
- Romans 12:6And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
- Ephesians 4:7But unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
- 1 Peter 4:10according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 12:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7The manifestation of the Spirit - . This is variably understood by the fathers; some of them rendering by illumination, others demonstration, and others operation. The apostle's meaning seems to be this: Whatever gifts God has bestowed, or in what various ways soever the Spirit of God may have manifested himself, it is all for the common benefit of the Church. God has given no gift to any man for his own private advantage, or exclusive profit. He has it…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7But the manifestation of the Spirit - The word “manifestation” ( ́ fanerōtis) means properly that which makes manifest, conspicuous, or plain; that which illustrates, or makes any thing seen or known. Thus, conduct manifests the state of the heart; and the actions are a manifestation, or “showing forth” of the real feelings. The idea here is, that there is given to those referred to, such gifts. endowments, or graces as shall “manifest” the work and…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7Spiritual gifts are not for the benefit of the person who receives them. They are meant to help others (see 1 Peter 4:10–11).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. But--Though all the gifts flow from the one God, Lord, and Spirit, the "manifestation" by which the Spirit acts (as He is hidden in Himself), varies in each individual. to every man--to each of the members of the Church severally. to profit withal--with a view to the profit of the whole body.Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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