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1 Corinthians 12:1

But concerning spiritual [manifestations], brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

In Context

2Ye know that when ye were [of the] nations [ye were] led away to dumb idols, in whatever way ye might be led.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:4But there are distinctions of gifts, but the same Spirit;

1 Corinthians 14:37If any one thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him recognise the things that I write to you, that it is [the] Lord's commandment.

Ephesians 4:11and *he* has given some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some shepherds and teachers,

2 Peter 3:8But let not this one thing be hidden from you, beloved, that one day with [the] Lord [is] as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 12:1

In this chapter the apostle, I. Considers the case of spiritual gifts, which were very plentifully poured out on the Corinthian church. He considers their original, that they are from God; their variety and use, that they were all intended for one and the same general end, the advancement of Christianity and the church's edification, ver. 1-11 . II. He illustrates this by an allusion to a human body, in which all the members have a mutual relation and subserviency, and each has its proper place and use, ver. 12-26… Read the whole commentary →

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