1 Corinthians 12:28
And these also hath God placed in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, next miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers, directors, different kinds of tongues.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
27Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
29Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
Cross References
Luke 6:14Simon, whom he also called Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
Acts 13:1NOW there were at Antioch, according to the established church, prophets and teachers; such as Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger the black, and Lucius a Cyrenian, and Manaen, Herod the tetrarch’s foster-brother, and Saul.
Romans 12:6Having then different gifts according to the grace which is given unto us, if it be prophecy, speak according to the analogy of faith;
1 Corinthians 12:7Now to every one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for usefulness.
Ephesians 2:20built up on the foundation of apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Ephesians 4:11And he himself appointed, some indeed apostles, and some prophets; and others preachers of the Gospel; and others pastors and teachers;
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 →