1 Corinthians 12:4 Meaning and Explanation
“Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does 1 Corinthians 12:4 Mean?
Paul begins a threefold refrain that grounds variety in unity. The gifts among believers differ widely, but they are not competing sources of power. One Spirit stands behind them all.
This single truth dissolves rivalry. If my gift and yours come from the same source, neither of us has anything to boast of, and neither has reason to envy. Diversity is the Spirit's design, not a defect to be corrected. The richness of the church mirrors the generosity of the One who gives.
1 Corinthians 12:4 in the Original Language
charisma (χάρισμα), 'gift' -- a grace-gift, freely bestowed, rooted in the word for grace.
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What does 1 Corinthians 12:4 mean?
There are many different gifts, yet they all flow from one and the same Spirit.