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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:28-30

The order of offices in the Christian Church. "Apostles" are set in the first place or rank, because they were called to their office by the Lord Jesus Christ himself; they had immediate personal knowledge of his life and character and teachings; and they were the actual founders and practical rulers and referees of the Church. Next come the "prophets," who were not persons merely endowed with the power of foretelling future events, but persons to whom direct revelations and communications... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:31

Covet earnestly; literally, be zealous for, strongly desire. That which we aim at we usually attain; and we should aim at that which really is, not at that which seems, the most splendid charism. And yet show I unto you a more excellent way. The "more excellent way" is the way of love, which he sets forth in the next chapter, and which lies open to all Christians without distinction. The verse means either, "And further" (besides bidding you aim at the better gifts), "I show you ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:31

The comparison of gifts and graces. The most important aspect of religion is the practical one. It is a power working for good upon the whole of our human natures, effecting vital changes, and moulding our conduct and conversation to the pattern of a new model; a Divine power, quickening every right and good faculty our natures may possess, and consecrating to God their exercise; a power seeking to crush and kill all wrong within us and about us, checking every form of evil influence. The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 12:29-30

Are all apostles? ... - These questions imply, with strong emphasis, that it could not be, and ought not to be, that there should be perfect equality of endowment. It was not a matter of fact that all were equal, or that all were qualified for the offices which others sustained. Whether the arrangement was approved of or not, it was a simple matter of fact that some were qualified to perform offices which others were not; that some were endowed with the abilities requisite to the apostolic... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 12:31

But covet earnestly - Greek “Be zealous for” Ζηλοῦτε Zēloute. This word, however, may be either in the indicative mood (ye do covet earnestly), or in the imperative, as in our translation. Doddridge contends that it should be rendered in the indicative mood, for he says it seems to be a contradiction that after the apostle had been showing that these gifts were not at their own option, and that they ought not to emulate the gifts of another, or aspire to superiority, to undo all again, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 12:28-31

1 Corinthians 12:28-31. And God hath set in the church first apostles Who planted the gospel in the heathen nations, being honoured with an office of the highest distinction, and furnished with endowments peculiar to themselves; secondly, prophets Who either foretold things to come, or spake by extraordinary inspiration for the edification of the church; thirdly, teachers Of an inferior class. Under prophets and teachers, are comprised evangelists and pastors. After that,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Unity in spite of many gifts (12:12-31)The human body is made up of many parts, all with different functions, yet there is a basic unity throughout the body. So it is in the church which is Christ’s body. All believers, without distinction, are introduced into and united in that body through the baptism of the Spirit. The same Spirit dwells within each one (12-13).Many parts make up the body, and all are necessary for its proper functioning. Those without more obvious gifts should not think... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 12:30

interpret . Greek. diermeneuo. See Acts 9:36 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 12:31

covet earnestly . Greek. zeloo. See Acts 7:9 . best . The texts read "greater". more excellent . Literally according to (Greek. kata . App-104 .) excellence. See Romans 7:13 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 12:31

1 Corinthians 12:31. But covet earnestly the best gifts.— But ye contend earnestly about the best gifts. "Ye contend one with another whose particular gift is best, and most preferable; but I will shew you a more excellent way; namely, mutual good-will, affection, and charity;" or, in one word, LOVE. That this is the Apostle's meaning is plain, in that there was an emulation among them, and a strife for precedency, on account of the several gifts they had, which made them in their assemblies... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:28-30

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:31

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:31

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 12:29-30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 12:31

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 12:28-31

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 12:30

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 12:31

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 12:31

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