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1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Varieties of Gifts, the Same Spirit

January 16, 2028

Pentecost, El Greco
Pentecost, El Greco, c. 1596–1600Museo del Prado, Madrid
El Greco stacks the upper room vertically, stretching every figure upward towards the flames, with Mary at the centre and the dove directly overhead.There are varieties of gifts but the same Spirit: 1 Corinthians 12 sorts out the gifts, and this is the day they arrived.El GrecoA Cretan icon painter who trained in Venice and settled in Toledo, where he stretched his figures into something no other century has imitated successfully.Museo del Prado, MadridSpain's national collection, formed from what the Spanish crown had bought over three centuries, which is why its Titians and Rubenses are unmatched.Museo del Prado, Madrid
Revised Common Lectionary
GospelJohn 2:1-11Jn 2:1-11
Epistle1 Cor. 12:1-111 Cor 12:1-11
Old TestamentIsa. 62:1-5Is 62:1-5
PsalterPs. 36:5-10Ps 36:5-10

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 12:1-11Commentary on 1 Cor 12:1-11 Working Preacher

A Luther Seminary commentary opening the lectionary's four part walk through 1 Corinthians 12-15.

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Commentary1 Cor 12:1-11 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

A Reformed preaching commentary on the Spirit's gifts as varied but unified in purpose.

1 Corinthians 12 Commentary1 Cor 12 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

A verse by verse evangelical commentary on spiritual gifts and the body of Christ.

1 Corinthians 12 Commentary1 Cor 12 Commentary Precept Austin

A deep study page gathering Greek word studies, cross references, and many expositors on 1 Corinthians 12.

Classic commentaries on 1 Corinthians 12Classic commentaries on 1 Cor 12 BibleHub

A classic aggregator stacking Barnes, Gill, Ellicott, and other historic commentators verse by verse.

Background & Word Study

Overview: 1 CorinthiansOverview: 1 Cor BibleProject

An animated overview of 1 Corinthians' design, framing Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts.

1 Corinthians 12 interlinear1 Cor 12 interlinear BibleHub

The Greek text of 1 Corinthians 12 word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers.

The Church Fathers

1 Corinthians 12, patristic commentary1 Cor 12, patristic commentary Catena

A verse linked catena gathering patristic comment on 1 Corinthians 12.

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