Epiphany Season · Second Sunday after the Epiphany · Year C
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
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
A Luther Seminary commentary opening the lectionary's four part walk through 1 Corinthians 12-15.
1 Corinthians 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 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse evangelical commentary on spiritual gifts and the body of Christ.
1 Corinthians 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 12 BibleHub
A classic aggregator stacking Barnes, Gill, Ellicott, and other historic commentators verse by verse.
Background & Word Study
1 Corinthians Enter the Bible
A Luther Seminary book introduction to Paul's letter and the divided Corinthian church he addresses.
Overview: 1 Corinthians BibleProject
An animated overview of 1 Corinthians' design, framing Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts.
1 Corinthians 12 interlinear BibleHub
The Greek text of 1 Corinthians 12 word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers.
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