1 Corinthians 12:8
One person is given by the Spirit the ability to speak words of wisdom. Another is given a message of knowledge by the same Spirit.
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7The Spirit is given to each of us and is revealed for the good of all.
Cross References
Exodus 31:3I have filled him with the Spirit of God giving him ability, creativity, and expertise in all kinds of craftsmanship.
Nehemiah 9:20You gave your good Spirit to teach them. You did not stop feeding them with your manna, and you gave them water when they were thirsty.
Psalms 143:10Teach me your will for you are my God. May your spirit of goodness lead me and make my way smooth.
Isaiah 11:2The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him, which is a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of advice and power, a Spirit of knowledge and awe of the Lord.
Isaiah 59:21This is my agreement with them, says the Lord. My Spirit, who is upon you, won't leave you, and my words that I have given you to speak will always be on your lips, on the lips of your children, and on the lips of your descendants, from now until forever, says the Lord.
Matthew 13:11“You're privileged to have revealed to you the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but they're not given such insights,” Jesus replied.
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 →