1 Corinthians 12:7
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each man toward that which is beneficial.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
In Context
6And there are varieties of functions, but it is the same God who works all in all.
Cross References
Matthew 25:14For, like a man going on a journey, he called his own bondmen, and delivered to them the things possessed by him.
1 Corinthians 14:5Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but more that ye may prophesy. For greater is he who prophesies than he who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the congregation may receive edification.
1 Corinthians 14:17For thou indeed express thanks well, but the other man is not edified.
1 Corinthians 14:22Therefore tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe, but to the unbelieving. But prophesying is not to the unbelieving, but to those who believe.
1 Peter 4:10As each has received a gift, serving it for yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 12:2-12
On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. 2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. 3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are… Read the whole commentary →