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1 Corinthians 12:7
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian church to correct factionalism over spiritual gifts, placing this statement immediately after his declaration that one God works all things in all people.
The words — φανέρωσις (phanerōsis) means manifestation, and πρὸς (pros) denotes direction or purpose, literally framing the Spirit's revealed power as being directed toward a specific end.
The thread — The same structural logic appears in Romans 12:6 and 1 Peter 4:10, where individually distributed spiritual capacity is consistently tied to outward stewardship and mutual service.
Why it lands — The text commands every reader to measure their spiritual capacity by its practical utility to the community rather than by personal distinction or status.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
Cross-references
- 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
- Romans 12:6 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
- 1 Corinthians 14:19 But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
- 1 Corinthians 14:12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
- 1 Corinthians 14:17 You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.
- 1 Corinthians 14:22 Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.
- Ephesians 4:7 Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
- Matthew 25:14 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.