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.
• 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:
• New Living Translation (NLT)A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.

Context of 1 Corinthians 12:7

5There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Butδέde · thenG1161
• the manifestationφανέρωσιςphanerōsis · revelationG5321
• of the Spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• is givenδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• every manἕκαστοςhekastos · eachG1538
• to profit withalσυμφέρωsumpherō · be profitableG4851

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 12:7

• 1 Corinthians 14:5I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.
• Matthew 25:14“Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.
• Romans 12:6We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;
• Ephesians 4:7But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.
• 1 Peter 4:10Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

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

In the dictionaries

• Administration
• Bond
• Covet
• Temper
• Affliction
• Apollos
• Church Government
• Communion; (fellowship)
• Corinthians, First Epistle to the
• Ephesians, Epistle to the

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