1 Corinthians 12:10

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
To	δὲ de	G1161	but · conjunction
another	ἄλλῳ allō	G243	"else · adjective — dative singular masculine
working	ἐνεργήματα energēmata	G1755	an effect · noun — nominative plural neuter
miracles	δυνάμεων, dunameōn	G1411	force (literally or figuratively) · noun — genitive plural feminine
to	δὲ de	G1161	but · conjunction
another	ἄλλῳ allō	G243	"else · adjective — dative singular masculine
prophecy	προφητεία, prophēteia	G4394	prediction (scriptural or other) · noun — nominative singular feminine
to	δὲ de	G1161	but · conjunction
another	ἄλλῳ allō	G243	"else · adjective — dative singular masculine
discerning	διακρίσεις diakriseis	G1253	judicial estimation · noun — nominative plural feminine
spirits	πνευμάτων, pneumatōn	G4151	a current of air · noun — genitive plural neuter
to	δὲ de	G1161	but · conjunction
another	ἑτέρῳ heterō	G2087	(an- · adjective — dative singular masculine
kinds	γένη genē	G1085	"kin" (abstract or concrete · noun — nominative plural neuter
tongues	γλωσσῶν, glōssōn	G1100	the tongue · noun — genitive plural feminine
to	δέ dé	G1161	but
another	ἄλλῳ allō	G243	"else · adjective — dative singular masculine
interpretation	ἑρμηνεία hermēneia	G2058	translation · noun — nominative singular feminine
tongues	γλωσσῶν· glōssōn	G1100	the tongue · noun — genitive plural feminine

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Cross-references

1 Corinthians 14:39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
1 Corinthians 12:28-30 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, he…
Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your ol…
1 Corinthians 14:31-32 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
1 Corinthians 14:26-29 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an i…

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

The apostle comes now to treat of spiritual gifts, which abounded in the church of Corinth, but were greatly abused. What these gifts were is at large told us in the body of the chapter; namely, extraordinary offices and powers, bestowed on ministers and Christians in the first ages, for conviction of unbelievers, and propagation of the gospel. Gifts and graces, charismata and charis, greatly differ. Both indeed were freely given of God. But where grace is given it is for the salvation of those who have it. Gifts are bestowed for the advantage and salvation of others. And there may be great gifts where there is not a dram of grace, but persons possessed of them are utterly out of the divine…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 12:10

working of miracles--As "healings" are miracles, those here meant must refer to miracles of special and extraordinary POWER (so the Greek for "miracles" means); for example, healings might be effected by human skill in course of time; but the raising of the dead, the infliction of death by a word, the innocuous use of poisons, &c., are miracles of special power. Compare Mar 6:5; Act 19:11. prophecy--Here, probably, not in the wider sense of public teaching by the Spirit (Co1 11:4-5; Co1 14:1-5, 1Co. 14:22-39); but, as its position between "miracles" and a "discerning of spirits" implies, the inspired disclosure of the future (Act 11:27-28; Act 21:11; Ti1 1:18), [HENDERSON]. It depends on "…

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Adam Clarke on 1 Corinthians 12:8

Word of wisdom - In all these places I consider that the proper translation of λογος is doctrine, as in many other places of the New Testament. It is very difficult to say what is intended here by the different kinds of gifts mentioned by the apostle: they were probably all supernatural, and were necessary at that time only for the benefit of the Church. On the 8th, 9th, and 10th verses (Co1 12:8-10), much may be seen in Lightfoot, Whitby, Pearce, and others. 1. By doctrine of wisdom we may understand, as Bp. Pearce and Dr. Whitby observe, the mystery of our redemption, in which the wisdom of God was most eminently conspicuous: see Co1 2:7, Co1 2:10; and which is called the manifold wisdom o…

The Church Fathers

These gifts were given to women as well as men, as the Acts of the Apostles makes plain.
— Theodoret of Cyrus, COMMENTARY ON THE FIRST EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS 245

To interpret is to interpret faithfully by God's gift the sayings of those who speak in tongues or in writing.
— Ambrosiaster, COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES

According to Paul, prophecy is not only through the Father and the Son but also through the Holy Spirit. On this account the office is one, the grace is one.
— Ambrose of Milan, On the Holy Spirit 2.13.143

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Dictionary and topics

Apostle — A person sent by another; a messenger; envoy. This word is once used as a descriptive designation of Jesus Christ, the Sent of the Father (Heb. 3:1; John 20:21). It is, however, generally used as…
Holy Ghost — The third Person of the adorable Trinity. His personality is proved (1) from the fact that the attributes of personality, as intelligence and volition, are ascribed to him (John 14:17, 26; 15:26; 1…
How The Prophetic Gift Was Received — —We learn from Holy Scripture that it was by the agency of the Spirit of God that the prophets received the divine communication; but the means by which the divine Spirit communicated with the human…
Tongues, Gift of — Granted on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:4), in fulfilment of a promise Christ had made to his disciples (Mark 16:17). What this gift actually was has been a subject of much discussion. Some have…
Gifts From God · UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO BOTH TEMPORAL AND SPIRITUAL — UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO BOTH TEMPORAL AND SPIRITUAL
Holy Spirit · 1:9,32,33;3:5,6,34;4:14;6:45,63;7:38,39;14:16,17,26;15:26;16:7-14;20:22; — 1:9,32,33;3:5,6,34;4:14;6:45,63;7:38,39;14:16,17,26;15:26;16:7-14;20:22;
Interpreter · In congregations — In congregations
Language · Gift of — Gift of
Miracles · A gift of the Holy Spirit — A gift of the Holy Spirit
Miraculous Gifts Of The Holy Spirit · Enumerated — Enumerated
Prophecy · A gift of the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians 12:10

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 12:10

Adam Clarke on 1 Corinthians 12:8

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

1 Corinthians 12:10

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 12:10

Adam Clarke on 1 Corinthians 12:8

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Gill on 1 Corinthians 12:10

John Calvin on 1 Corinthians 12:8-13

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 Corinthians 12:10