1 About the gifts of the Spirit, brothers, I want you to be quite certain.
2 You remember that, when you were pagans, you were irresistibly drawn to inarticulate heathen gods.
3 Because of that, I want to make it quite clear to you that no one who says 'A curse on Jesus' can be speaking in the Spirit of God, and nobody is able to say, 'Jesus is Lord' except in the Holy Spirit.
4 There are many different gifts, but it is always the same Spirit;
5 there are many different ways of serving, but it is always the same Lord.
6 There are many different forms of activity, but in everybody it is the same God who is at work in them all.
7 The particular manifestation of the Spirit granted to each one is to be used for the general good.
8 To one is given from the Spirit the gift of utterance expressing wisdom; to another the gift of utterance expressing knowledge, in accordance with the same Spirit;
9 to another, faith, from the same Spirit; and to another, the gifts of healing, through this one Spirit;
10 to another, the working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the power of distinguishing spirits; to one, the gift of different tongues and to another, the interpretation of tongues.
11 But at work in all these is one and the same Spirit, distributing them at will to each individual.
12 For as with the human body which is a unity although it has many parts -- all the parts of the body, though many, still making up one single body -- so it is with Christ.
13 We were baptised into one body in a single Spirit, Jews as well as Greeks, slaves as well as free men, and we were all given the same Spirit to drink.
14 And indeed the body consists not of one member but of many.
15 If the foot were to say, 'I am not a hand and so I do not belong to the body,' it does not belong to the body any the less for that.
16 Or if the ear were to say, 'I am not an eye, and so I do not belong to the body,' that would not stop its belonging to the body.
17 If the whole body were just an eye, how would there be any hearing? If the whole body were hearing, how would there be any smelling?
18 As it is, God has put all the separate parts into the body as he chose.
19 If they were all the same part, how could it be a body?
20 As it is, the parts are many but the body is one.
21 The eye cannot say to the hand, 'I have no need of you,' and nor can the head say to the feet, 'I have no need of you.'
22 What is more, it is precisely the parts of the body that seem to be the weakest which are the indispensable ones.
23 It is the parts of the body which we consider least dignified that we surround with the greatest dignity; and our less presentable parts are given greater presentability
24 which our presentable parts do not need. God has composed the body so that greater dignity is given to the parts which were without it,
25 and so that there may not be disagreements inside the body but each part may be equally concerned for all the others.
26 If one part is hurt, all the parts share its pain. And if one part is honoured, all the parts share its joy.
27 Now Christ's body is yourselves, each of you with a part to play in the whole.
28 And those whom God has appointed in the Church are, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers; after them, miraculous powers, then gifts of healing, helpful acts, guidance, various kinds of tongues.
29 Are all of them apostles? Or all prophets? Or all teachers? Or all miracle-workers?
30 Do all have the gifts of healing? Do all of them speak in tongues and all interpret them?
31 Set your mind on the higher gifts. And now I am going to put before you the best way of all.
Versículos relacionados com 1 Corinthians, 12:
Chapter 12 of 1 Corinthians addresses the theme of spiritual gifts and the unity of the body of Christ. Paul points out that although there are different gifts, all are given by the same spirit and are for the common good of the Church. In addition, he emphasizes that everyone is members of the same body, regardless of their specific role or gift. Following are five verses related to the topics addressed in 1 Corinthians 12:
Romans 12:4-5: "For, just as in a body we have many members, and not all members have the same function, so in Christ, being many, we form a body, and each member is linked to all others . " This verse highlights the importance of the diversity of gifts and roles within the body of Christ, as well as the need for unity and interdependence.
Ephesians 4:4-6: "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your vocation; there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and the Father of all , which is upon all, and for all and all. " Here Paul emphasizes the unity of the body of Christ and the importance of maintaining this unity, despite the differences.
1 Peter 4:10-11: "Each one exercises the gift he received to serve others, faithfully managing the grace of God in his various forms. If anyone speaks, do so as who transmits the Word of God. If anyone serves , do it with the strength that God provides, so that in all things God is glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom glory and power is all ever. Amen. " This verse highlights the importance of using spiritual gifts to serve others and bring glory to God.
Colossians 3:15-17: "May the peace of Christ be the arbitrator in your hearts, since you have been called to live in peace as members of one body. And be grateful. The word of Christ richly. Teach and advise each other with all wisdom and sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs grateful to God in your heart. And whatever they do, whether in word or in action, do so in the name of the Lord Jesus , giving through him thanks to God the Father. " This verse highlights the importance of unity and gratitude within the body of Christ, as well as the importance of using spiritual gifts for mutual edification.
1 Corinthians 12:27-31: "Now you are the body of Christ, and each individually his members. And to some God in the Church, first apostles, second prophets, third doctors, then miracles, then gifts to heal, help, governments, varieties of tongues. Are they all apostles? Are they all prophets? Are they all doctors? Are all miracles operators? Do they all have the gift of healing? with zeal the best gifts; and I will show you an even more excellent path. " In this chapter, Paul deals with the diversity of gifts granted by the Holy Spirit to the members of the body of Christ, emphasizing that each has an important and complementary function. Just as each part of the body is important to its proper functioning, each member of the Church is fundamental to the welfare and growth of the body of Christ. This verse highlights the diversity of gifts and the importance of seeking the best gifts to build the church.
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