1 Corinthians 12:7

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

5There are different ministries, but the same Lord. 6There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,

1 Corinthians 12:7 word by word

Ἑκάστῳ δὲ δίδοται ἡ φανέρωσις τοῦ πνεύματος πρὸς τὸ συμφέρον.Read the interlinear

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• to each oneἕκαστοςhekastos · eachG1538
• theὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• manifestationφανέρωσιςphanerōsis · revelationG5321
• Spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• is givenδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• forπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• common goodσυμφέρωsumpherō · be profitableG4851

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 12:7

• 1 Corinthians 14:5I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
• Matthew 25:14For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.
• Romans 12:6We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
• Ephesians 4:7Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
• 1 Peter 4:10As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

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

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 12:7

• Gifts from God
• Holy Spirit
• Miracles
• Prophets

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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