Berean Study Bible | Berean Study Bible |
1Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. | 1Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. |
2You know that when you were pagans, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. | 2You know that when you were pagans, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. |
3Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. | 3Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. |
4There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. | 4There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. |
5There are different ministries, but the same Lord. | 5There are different ministries, but the same Lord. |
6There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. | 6There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. |
7Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. | 7Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. |
8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, | 8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, |
9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, | 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, |
10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. | 10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. |
11All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines. | 11All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines. |
12The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. | 12The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. |
13For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. | 13For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. |
14For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. | 14For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. |
15If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. | 15If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. |
16And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. | 16And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. |
17If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? | 17If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? |
18But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design. | 18But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design. |
19If they were all one part, where would the body be? | 19If they were all one part, where would the body be? |
20As it is, there are many parts, but one body. | 20As it is, there are many parts, but one body. |
21The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Nor can the head say to the feet, “I do not need you.” | 21The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Nor can the head say to the feet, “I do not need you.” |
22On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, | 22On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, |
23and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty, | 23and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty, |
24whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it, | 24whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it, |
25so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. | 25so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. |
26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. | 26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. |
27Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it. | 27Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it. |
28And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. | 28And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. |
29Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? | 29Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? |
30Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? | 30Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? |
31But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. | 31But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. |
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