1 Corinthians 12:4
New International Version
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.

New Living Translation
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all.

English Standard Version
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;

Berean Standard Bible
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

Berean Literal Bible
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;

King James Bible
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

New King James Version
There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

New American Standard Bible
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.

NASB 1995
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.

NASB 1977
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Amplified Bible
Now there are [distinctive] varieties of spiritual gifts [special abilities given by the grace and extraordinary power of the Holy Spirit operating in believers], but it is the same Spirit [who grants them and empowers believers].

Christian Standard Bible
Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

American Standard Version
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Contemporary English Version
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but they all come from the same Spirit.

English Revised Version
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
There are different spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them.

Good News Translation
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them.

International Standard Version
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit,

Majority Standard Bible
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

NET Bible
Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

New Heart English Bible
Now there are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Weymouth New Testament
Now there are various kinds of gifts, but there is one and the same Spirit;

World English Bible
Now there are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there are diversities of gifts, and the same Spirit;

Berean Literal Bible
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;

Young's Literal Translation
And there are diversities of gifts, and the same Spirit;

Smith's Literal Translation
And there are distinctions of favors, and the same Spirit.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now there are diversities of graces, but the same Spirit;

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, there are diverse graces, but the same Spirit.

New American Bible
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit;

New Revised Standard Version
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Now there are diversities of gifts, but there is only one Spirit.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But there are diversities of gifts, however The Spirit is One.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit;

Godbey New Testament
But there are diversities of gifts, and the same Spirit;

Haweis New Testament
But there are diversities of gifts, though the same Spirit.

Mace New Testament
Now there are different gifts, but the same spirit.

Weymouth New Testament
Now there are various kinds of gifts, but there is one and the same Spirit;

Worrell New Testament
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Worsley New Testament
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit: and there are different offices, but the same Lord:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Spiritual Gifts
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. 4 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. 5There are different ministries, but the same Lord.…

Cross References
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.

Ephesians 4:11-12
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, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

1 Peter 4:10-11
As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Romans 12:4-5
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.

Ephesians 4:4-6
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; / one Lord, one faith, one baptism; / one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

1 Corinthians 7:7
I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.

1 Corinthians 14:12
It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.

1 Corinthians 3:5-7
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. / I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.

2 Corinthians 3:5-6
Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God. / And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Ephesians 3:7
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power.

1 Timothy 4:14
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

2 Timothy 1:6
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Exodus 31:2-6
“See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ...

Exodus 35:30-35
Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ...

Numbers 11:25-29
Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. / Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp. / A young man ran and reported to Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” ...


Treasury of Scripture

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

there.

1 Corinthians 12:8-11,28
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; …

Romans 12:4-6
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: …

Ephesians 4:4
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

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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.














There are different gifts
The phrase "different gifts" in Greek is "διαιρέσεις χαρισμάτων" (diaireseis charismatōn). The term "χαρισμάτων" (charismatōn) is derived from "χάρις" (charis), meaning "grace." This indicates that the gifts are not earned or merited but are graciously given by God. The diversity of gifts underscores the richness and variety within the body of Christ. Historically, the early church was marked by a wide array of spiritual gifts, which were essential for its growth and edification. This diversity reflects the manifold wisdom of God, who equips His people uniquely to fulfill His purposes. The archaeological findings of early Christian communities reveal a vibrant and dynamic expression of faith, where these gifts were actively in use, demonstrating the living and active work of the Holy Spirit.

but the same Spirit
The phrase "the same Spirit" emphasizes unity amidst diversity. The Greek word for "Spirit" is "Πνεῦμα" (Pneuma), which signifies breath or wind, symbolizing life and power. The Holy Spirit is the source of all spiritual gifts, ensuring that while the gifts are varied, their origin is singular and divine. This unity is crucial for the functioning of the church, as it prevents division and promotes harmony. In the historical context of Corinth, a city known for its diversity and division, this message was particularly poignant. The same Spirit working through different gifts serves as a reminder that all believers, regardless of their specific gifts, are part of one body, called to work together for the common good. This unity in diversity is a testament to the transformative power of the Gospel, which transcends cultural and social barriers, creating a new community in Christ.

(4-6) NOW there are diversities of gifts.--Although conversion is identical in every case, yet afterwards there are spiritual gifts which vary according to individual capacity and character, but they all come from the one Spirit. There are varieties of ministration in which those spiritual gifts are employed, and (not "but" in the Greek) the same Lord is served by these varied ministries; there are varieties of operations resulting from these gifts and ministrations, but it is the same God who works them all in all cases. We have here a clear indication of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity--the HOLY SPIRIT, the direct source of spiritual gifts; the SON, the one in whose service these gifts are to be used as ministers; the FATHER, the one supreme origin of all powers thus bestowed in diverse manners by the one Spirit, and for diverse purposes in the ministering to the One Son. Thus, underlying this passage is the vivid realisation of the Trinity in unity, and unity in Trinity of the Divine Nature.

Verse 4. - Diversities. This word is used in each of these verses. Gifts; charismata; endowments imparted by the Holy Spirit. The word is rendered "free gift" in Romans 5:13. The same Spirit. The gifts of the Spirit are not uniform, but display diversity in unity Just as the sunlight playing on different surfaces produces a multiplicity of gleams and colours, so the Holy Spirit manifests his presence variously, and even sometimes with sharp contrasts, in different individualities.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
There are
εἰσίν (eisin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

different
Διαιρέσεις (Diaireseis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1243: Division, distribution, difference, distinction. From diaireo; a distinction or variety.

gifts,
χαρισμάτων (charismatōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 5486: From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty.

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

same
αὐτὸ (auto)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Neuter 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

Spirit.
Πνεῦμα (Pneuma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.


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