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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

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:2

A RETROSPECT‘Ye were Gentiles.’ 1 Corinthians 12:2 This was language which could only be applied to a section of the early Christians. The change which those had undergone, who had been brought out of the mire of heathenism that their feet might be set upon the solid rock of Christianity, was a change of a most marvellous and striking character. It sometimes served the purpose of the Apostle’s argument to recall to the memory of some among his converts and correspondents the condition in... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

A Warning That Spiritual Gifts Can Be Imitated By Evil Forces (12:1-3) 'Now concerning spiritual things (‘what is spiritual’), brothers, I would not have you ignorant. You know that when you were Gentiles you were led away to those dumb idols, however you might be led. Wherefore I make known to you, that no man speaking in the Spirit of God says, "Jesus is anathema". And no man can say, "Jesus is Lord", but in the Holy Spirit.' 'Now concerning spiritual things (or 'affairs' or 'gifts' or... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Spiritual Gifts For The Well-being of Christ and His Body (12:1-14:33). Paul now begins his reply to their question about spiritual gifts ('concerning spiritual things') and immediately gives an initial warning that such gifts can easily be perverted by the subtlety of evil spiritual forces. It is in the nature of spiritual gifts that they will be imitated and distorted by such evil forces with ill intent, for they are ever out to deceive, and will seek to mimic spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians... read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 12:2

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

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