1 Corinthians 12:29
New International Version
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

New Living Translation
Are we all apostles? Are we all prophets? Are we all teachers? Do we all have the power to do miracles?

English Standard Version
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

Berean Standard Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

Berean Literal Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

King James Bible
Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

New King James Version
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?

New American Standard Bible
All are not apostles, are they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All are not workers of miracles, are they?

NASB 1995
All are not apostles, are they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All are not workers of miracles, are they?

NASB 1977
All are not apostles, are they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All are not workers of miracles, are they?

Legacy Standard Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?

Amplified Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?

Christian Standard Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all do miracles?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all do miracles?

American Standard Version
Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

Contemporary English Version
Not everyone is an apostle. Not everyone is a prophet. Not everyone is a teacher. Not everyone can work miracles.

English Revised Version
Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Not all believers are apostles, are they? Are all of them prophets? Do all of them teach? Do all of them perform miracles

Good News Translation
They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles

International Standard Version
Not all are apostles, are they? Not all are prophets, are they? Not all are teachers, are they? Not all perform miracles, do they?

Majority Standard Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

NET Bible
Not all are apostles, are they? Not all are prophets, are they? Not all are teachers, are they? Not all perform miracles, do they?

New Heart English Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all miracle workers?

Webster's Bible Translation
Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

Weymouth New Testament
Are all Apostles? Are all Prophets? Are all teachers?

World English Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all miracle workers?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
[Are] all apostles? [Are] all prophets? [Are] all teachers? [Are] all powers?

Berean Literal Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

Young's Literal Translation
are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all powers?

Smith's Literal Translation
Not all sent: not all prophets: not all teachers: not all powers:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all doctors?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Are all Apostles? Are all Prophets? Are all Teachers?

New American Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work mighty deeds?

New Revised Standard Version
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Are they all Apostles? Are they all Prophets? Are they all Teachers? Are they all miracle workers?
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of mighty deeds?

Godbey New Testament
Whether are all apostles? whether are all prophets? whether are all teachers? whether are all dynamites?

Haweis New Testament
Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

Mace New Testament
are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

Weymouth New Testament
Are all Apostles? Are all Prophets? Are all teachers?

Worrell New Testament
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?

Worsley New Testament
Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Greater Gifts
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? 30Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?…

Cross References
Ephesians 4:11
And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

Romans 12:6-8
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Acts 13:1
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.

1 Corinthians 14:29-32
Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. / And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop. / For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. ...

James 3:1
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

1 Timothy 2:7
For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.

2 Timothy 1:11
to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

Hebrews 5:12
Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food!

Matthew 10:1
And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.

Luke 6:13
When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:

John 20:21-23
Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” / When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. / If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”

Acts 6:2-4
So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them / and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

Acts 8:5-6
Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. / The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform.

Acts 9:15
“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.

Acts 10:39-42
We are witnesses of all that He did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And although they put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree, / God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen— / not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

all apostles.

1 Corinthians 12:4-11,14-20
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit…

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1 Corinthians 12
1. Spiritual gifts,
4. are diverse,
7. yet to profit all.
8. And to that end are diversely bestowed;
12. as the members of a natural body tend all to the mutual decency,
22. service,
26. and helpfulness of the same body;
27. so we should do for one another, to make up the body of Christ.














Are all apostles?
The term "apostles" comes from the Greek word "apostolos," meaning "one who is sent out." In the early church, apostles were foundational leaders, chosen by Christ to spread the Gospel and establish churches. Historically, apostles were eyewitnesses to the resurrection of Jesus, tasked with a unique authority and mission. This rhetorical question by Paul emphasizes the diversity of roles within the body of Christ, suggesting that not everyone is called to this specific office. The implication is that the church functions as a body with many parts, each with distinct roles and gifts, underscoring the importance of unity and diversity in ministry.

Are all prophets?
The word "prophets" is derived from the Greek "prophētēs," meaning "one who speaks forth" or "proclaims." In the biblical context, prophets were individuals who received divine revelation and communicated God's message to His people. This role was crucial in guiding, correcting, and encouraging the church. Paul's question highlights that not everyone in the church is called to be a prophet, reinforcing the idea that spiritual gifts are distributed according to God's will. The historical role of prophets in Israel and the early church was to serve as God's mouthpiece, and this diversity of gifts is essential for the edification of the church.

Are all teachers?
The term "teachers" comes from the Greek "didaskalos," referring to those who instruct others in the faith. Teaching is a vital gift for the growth and maturity of believers, ensuring sound doctrine and understanding of Scripture. In the early church, teachers played a crucial role in discipling new converts and grounding them in the truth. Paul's rhetorical question serves to remind the Corinthians that not everyone is equipped or called to teach, emphasizing the need for a variety of gifts within the church to fulfill its mission effectively.

Do all work miracles?
The phrase "work miracles" is translated from the Greek "dunameis," meaning "powers" or "mighty works." Miracles were signs of God's power and presence, often used to authenticate the message of the Gospel and the authority of the apostles. In the early church, miracles served as a testament to the truth of Christ's resurrection and the coming of the Kingdom of God. Paul's question underscores that not all believers are given the gift of performing miracles, highlighting the diversity of spiritual gifts. This diversity is intended to build up the church, with each member contributing uniquely to its mission and witness in the world.

Verse 29. - Are all apostles? etc. It is God's providence which "has appointed divers orders in his Church," and has "ordained and constituted the services of angels and of men in a wonderful order."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[Are]
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

apostles?
ἀπόστολοι (apostoloi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.

[Are]
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

prophets?
προφῆται (prophētai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.

[Are]
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

teachers?
διδάσκαλοι (didaskaloi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.

[Do]
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

all [work]
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

miracles?
δυνάμεις (dynameis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.


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