Epiphany · Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany · Year C
1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13
One Spirit, Many Gifts, One Body
January 30, 2028
Overview & Insights
"There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit." (1 Corinthians 12:4)
Paul teaches that the many gifts, ministries, and works all come from one Spirit for the common good. He compares the church to a single body with many members, all baptized into one Spirit.
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Commentary
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Working Preacher
A Luther Seminary commentary on Paul's hymn to love, opening from the more excellent way of 12:31b.
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on love as the greater gift Paul commends.
1 Corinthians 13 Commentary: Love is the Greatest Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse evangelical commentary on love's patience, its limits on pride, and its permanence.
1 Corinthians 13 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep study page gathering Greek word studies, cross references, and many expositors on the chapter.
1 Corinthians 13:1 Commentaries BibleHub
A classic aggregator stacking Barnes, Gill, Ellicott, and other historic commentators verse by verse.
1 Corinthians 13 Verse-by-Verse Commentary StudyLight
Gill's Exposition read straight through the chapter for a further expositional voice.
1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13 Enduring Word · David Guzik
An accessible verse-by-verse commentary, widely used across evangelical churches.
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