Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 12:1
Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian believers as he transitions into a new doctrinal section. He addresses them directly as brothers while preparing to correct their past pagan misconceptions.
The words — πνευματικῶν (pneumatikōn) literally means "spiritual things" or "spiritual gifts." The preposition Περὶ (Peri) marks the exact subject Paul intends to address.
The thread — The discussion of varied gifts continues in 1 Corinthians 12:4, which distinguishes different gifts operating by one Spirit. Paul later commands eager pursuit of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 14:1 and Ephesians 4:11 lists specific gifted roles like apostles and teachers.
Why it lands — The text states Paul's desire that the Corinthians not remain ignorant of the topic, requiring readers to approach the passage with a baseline of instruction rather than assumed knowledge.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 12:4 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.
- Ephesians 4:11 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
- 1 Corinthians 14:1 Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
- 1 Corinthians 14:37 If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.
- 2 Peter 3:8 Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
- 1 Corinthians 10:1 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea.
- 2 Corinthians 1:8 We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.