20 As it is, there are many parts, but one body. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. 16 And if the ear would say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 30 Do all have gifts of healing? If all were a single member, where would the body be? Are all apostles? If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. Do all interpret? To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Corinth was an important and wealthy city on the isthmus (narrow strip of land) separating Northern and Southern Greece. 14 Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. 2 Corinthians 8:10 And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have …. 1 Corinthians 8 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Food Offered to Idols. 11 1 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. As it is, there are many members, yet one body. All rights reserved. And yet I will show you the most excellent way. 1 Corinthians 12:28 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms … 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, / 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. 11 All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? The coming day will burn them up,” says the Lord who rules over all. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 19 If they were all one part, where would the body be? But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member. 18 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 1 Corinthians 12, New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Spiritual Gifts Now concerning spiritual gifts,#.1 Or spiritual persons brothers and sisters,#.1 Gk brothers I do not want you to be uninformed. Micah 5:2a NRSV. It is the Lord who judges me. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, 25 that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. Are all prophets? To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit. Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. Warning Against Idolatry. Acts 18 gives us considerable detail about Paul’s work in Corinth during that time. Spiritual Gifts - Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 13 For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable. and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. Do all work miracles? 1 Corinthians 12. 13 For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 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. Read texts from 1 Corinthians (NRSV) and join the Genius community of scholars to learn the meaning behind the words. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Love. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 20 As it is, there are many members, yet one body. 1 Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries. If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? New Revised Standard Version(NRSV) 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says ‘Let Jesus be cursed!’ and no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except by the Holy Spirit. Glorify God in Body and Spirit. 3 Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. We’ll send you a new verse every day to download or share. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 2 If I am not an apostle to others, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Don't have an account? 1 Corinthians 2 (NRSV) Lyrics 1 When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom. Upgrade to the best Bible Gateway experience! Do all possess gifts of healing? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? And I will show you a still more excellent way. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. 12 For just as woman came from man, so man comes through woman; but all things come from God. It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! Used by permission. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 1 Corinthians 1:12 12 What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Read more Share Copy 1 Corinthians 12:4–13 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. What are the benefits of creating an account? Are all prophets? Head Coverings. Do all work miracles? 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Do all interpret? Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. Try Bible Gateway Plus free for 30 days. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, together with all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord[a]and ours: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. “It 3 will not leave even a root or branch. 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. Are all teachers? 14 Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. 1 Corinthians 12:1 Spiritual Gifts. 12 Now concerning spiritual gifts, * brothers and sisters, * I do not want you to be uninformed. Do all speak in tongues? because of the angels. Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 6:12 All things are lawful to me, but all things are not expedient: all …. 13 For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. expedient. 5 Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a believing wife, 2 Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; 3 but anyone who loves God is known by him. All rights reserved. Sign up for the Verse of the Day. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 8 Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. May 10th, 2020. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 3 If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast,[ a] but do not have love, I gain nothing. 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 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. ? 2 Corinthians 1 (NRSV) Lyrics 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God that is in Corinth, including all the saints throughout Achaia: 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 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