1 Corinthians 12:28
And God indeed hath set some in the church; first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly doctors; after that miracles; then the graces of healing, helps, governments, kinds of tongues, interpretations of speeches.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
27Now you are the body of Christ, and members of member.
29Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all doctors?
Cross References
Luke 6:14Simon, whom he surnamed Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
Acts 13:1Now there were in the church which was at Antioch, prophets and doctors, among whom was Barnabas, and Simon who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manahen, who was the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
Romans 12:6And having different gifts, according to the grace that is given us, either prophecy, to be used according to the rule of faith;
1 Corinthians 12:7And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit.
Ephesians 2:20Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone:
Ephesians 4:11And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and other some evangelists, and other some pastors and doctors,
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 12:28-31
On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I unto you a more… Read the whole commentary →