Epiphany Season · Second Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year C
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Varieties of Gifts, the Same Spirit
January 16, 2028
Overview & Insights
"To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good." (1 Corinthians 12:7)
Paul teaches the Corinthians that no one can call Jesus Lord except by the Holy Spirit, and that the same Spirit distributes a variety of gifts, services, and activities among believers. Each gift is given not for private advantage but to build up the whole community.
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Commentary
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on spiritual gifts as grace gifts given for the common good, not personal status.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary connecting the Spirit's varied gifts to Cana's abundance of grace.
1 Corinthians 12 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse reading of the Spirit's gifts given for the common good.
1 Corinthians 12:4 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentary on the diversity of gifts but the same Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12 - Barnes' Notes StudyLight
Barnes' Notes verse by verse on the Spirit's gifts distributed for the church's benefit.
1 Corinthians 12 - Gill's Exposition StudyLight
Gill's Exposition verse by verse on the same variety of gifts, services, and workings.
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