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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:1

CONTENTS This very blessed Chapter, from beginning to end, is directed to one and the same Subject; namely, to describe the Oneness and Union of Christ and his Church. The Apostle from thence shews that all the spiritual Gifts and Graces which Christ's Members enjoy, flow from their glorious Head, through the blessed Ministry of God the Holy Ghost. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

(1) Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. (2) Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. (3) Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. Under the similitude of the human body, the Apostle, in this chapter, sets forth the beautiful order there is in the Church, as the body of Christ. For,... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:1

Concerning spiritual things. In the apostle's time, the Christians in the sacraments of baptism and confirmation, many times received those graces and gifts of the Holy Ghost, by which some of them prophesied, others wrought miracles, and cured diseases, others spoke tongues, and different languages: now some among the Corinthians made not a right use of these gifts, especially they who had the gift of tongues, and made use of it through vanity, rather than for the profit of others.... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

1-11 Spiritual gifts were extraordinary powers bestowed in the first ages, to convince unbelievers, and to spread the gospel. Gifts and graces greatly differ. Both were freely given of God. But where grace is given, it is for the salvation of those who have it. Gifts are for the advantage and salvation of others; and there may be great gifts where there is no grace. The extraordinary gifts of the Holy Spirit were chiefly exercised in the public assemblies, where the Corinthians seem to have... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:1-99

1Co 12 THE CORINTHIANS CAME together in assembly not only to partake of the Lord’s supper but also for the exercise of spiritual gifts, especially that of prophecy. In those days there were found prophets who were enabled by the Holy Spirit to give inspired utterances in the assembly. In this way God gave authoritative instruction and guidance while as yet the New Testament scriptures were in the making, and so not freely in the hands of believers as they are today. There was however a great... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Corinthians 12:1-6

Of the Use and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts. All spiritual gifts from God: v. 1. Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant v. 2. Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. v. 3. Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed, and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost. v. 4. Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. v. ... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

C. The church in general, and the possessor of spiritual gifts in their right estimate and application1 Corinthians 12-141. These gifts—their ground and aim and hence their unity in manifoldness, suitably to the organic character of the Church1 Corinthians 12:01Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not nave you ignorant. Ye know 2that [when, ὅτε] 1 ye were Gentiles, [ye were] carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. 3Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Differing Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Each believer, being an heir of God, has the same amount of grace placed to his credit in the heavenly bank, on which he can draw in time of need. This is the parable of the pounds. Each servant received the same amount. But there are great diversities in the gifts with which we are endowed. Some have five talents, others two, and large numbers only one. A full enumeration of these gifts is made in 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 , and it is a comfort... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Now the apostle turned from the corrective section of his letter to the constructive as he proceeded to deal with the spiritualities which negative the carnalities. These are those of the unifying Spirit (12), the unfailing law of love (13, 14), and the ultimate triumph of resurrection (15). In the establishment of the Lordship of Jesus is the creation of a new unity. This unity, however, has its perfect variety. The unifying force is God, in the three Persons of His Trinity-the Spirit, the... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Concerning Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. A contrast between the spiritual and the carnal in Abram and Lot (Genesis 18:1-33 and Genesis 19:1-38 ). 2. A contrast between the spiritual and the carnal in 1 Corinthians 3:1-5 . 3. A contrast between the spiritual and the carnal as seen in Hebrews 5:12-14 ; Hebrews 6:1-3 . 1. A contrast of the Spiritual and the Carnal in Abram and Lot. This contrast is found in Genesis 18:1-33 and Genesis 19:1-38 . (1) Abram dwelt... read more