the Week of Proper 23 / Ordinary 28
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THE MESSAGE
1 Corinthians 12:7
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Something from the Spirit can be seen in each person. The Spirit gives this to each one to help others.
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
The gyftes of ye sprete are geven to every man to proffit ye congregacion.
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all.
To each person has been given the ability to display the Spirit for the common good.Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 14:26; Ephesians 4:7; 1 Peter 4:10-11;">[xr]
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
Something from the Spirit can be seen in each person, for the common good.
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit as well.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man for profit.
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each, to profit withal.
But to each of us a manifestation of the Spirit has been granted for the common good.
And to ech man the schewyng of spirit is youun to profit. The word of wisdom is youun to oon bi spirit;
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal.
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
The Spirit has given each of us a special way of serving others.
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit [the spiritual illumination and the enabling of the Holy Spirit] for the common good.
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal.
But to every man some form of the Spirit's working is given for the common good.
Moreover, to each person is given the particular manifestation of the Spirit that will be for the common good.
But to each the manifestation of the Spirit is given for profit.
But to each is given (such) a revelation of the Spirit as is profitable to him.
And to each man, there is given a manifestation of the Spirit, that it may aid him.
But the manifestation of the spirit, is giuen to euery man to profit withall.
A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.
The Holy Spirit works in each person in one way or another for the good of all.
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is giuen to euery man, to profite withall.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man as help to him.
But, unto each one, is given the manifesting of the Spirit, with a view to that which is profitable;
And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit.
The manifestation of the spirite, is geuen to euery man, to profite withall.
The Spirit's presence is shown in some way in each person for the good of all.
A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good:
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for what is beneficial to all.
And to each one is given the showing forth of the Spirit to our profit.
And to each hath been given the manifestation of the Spirit for profit;
The giftes of the sprete are geuen vnto euery man to profit the cogregacion.
now to particular men the spirit gives particular gifts, that they may be displayed to greater advantage.
To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the benefit of all.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:
Listen close and don't let your mind get to wanderin' off. Special abilities we have are for the benefit of others, not yourself.
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for what is profitable.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
1 Corinthians 14:5, 1 Corinthians 14:12, 1 Corinthians 14:17, 1 Corinthians 14:19, 1 Corinthians 14:22-26, Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:7-12, 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Peter 4:11
Reciprocal: Exodus 28:3 - filled Exodus 35:34 - Aholiab Daniel 1:17 - Daniel had understanding Mark 4:21 - Is a Luke 19:13 - delivered Acts 20:20 - profitable Romans 12:3 - according 1 Corinthians 12:28 - God 1 Corinthians 14:6 - what shall I 1 Corinthians 14:26 - Let Galatians 3:2 - Received Ephesians 4:12 - perfecting 1 Thessalonians 1:5 - in the 2 Timothy 3:16 - and is
Cross-References
Noah built an altar to God . He selected clean animals and birds from every species and offered them as burnt offerings on the altar. God smelled the sweet fragrance and thought to himself, "I'll never again curse the ground because of people. I know they have this bent toward evil from an early age, but I'll never again kill off everything living as I've just done.
He moved on from there to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent between Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. He built an altar there and prayed to God .
Abram kept moving, steadily making his way south, to the Negev.
Abram moved his tent. He went and settled by the Oaks of Mamre in Hebron. There he built an altar to God .
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, God showed up and said to him, "I am The Strong God, live entirely before me, live to the hilt! I'll make a covenant between us and I'll give you a huge family."
Overwhelmed, Abram fell flat on his face. Then God said to him, "This is my covenant with you: You'll be the father of many nations. Your name will no longer be Abram, but Abraham, meaning that ‘I'm making you the father of many nations.' I'll make you a father of fathers—I'll make nations from you, kings will issue from you. I'm establishing my covenant between me and you, a covenant that includes your descendants, a covenant that goes on and on and on, a covenant that commits me to be your God and the God of your descendants. And I'm giving you and your descendants this land where you're now just camping, this whole country of Canaan, to own forever. And I'll be their God."
God appeared to Abraham at the Oaks of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. It was the hottest part of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing. He ran from his tent to greet them and bowed before them.
They arrived at the place to which God had directed him. Abraham built an altar. He laid out the wood. Then he tied up Isaac and laid him on the wood. Abraham reached out and took the knife to kill his son.
Isaac built an altar there and prayed, calling on God by name. He pitched his tent and his servants started digging another well.
Then God was right before him, saying, "I am God , the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. I'm giving the ground on which you are sleeping to you and to your descendants. Your descendants will be as the dust of the Earth; they'll stretch from west to east and from north to south. All the families of the Earth will bless themselves in you and your descendants. Yes. I'll stay with you, I'll protect you wherever you go, and I'll bring you back to this very ground. I'll stick with you until I've done everything I promised you."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But the manifestation of the Spirit,.... Not that which the Spirit manifests, as the grace and love of God, an interest in Christ, the doctrines of the Gospel, and the things of another world; for he is a spirit of revelation, more or less, in the knowledge of these things; but that which manifests that a man has the Spirit of God; or rather the gifts of the Spirit, as the fruits and graces of the Spirit, the least measure of which, as being able to say that Jesus is Lord, shows that a man has the Spirit of God; or rather the gifts of the Spirit, ordinary or extraordinary, which are such as manifestly declare their author:
is given to every man; not that the special grace of the Spirit is given to every individual man in the world, nor to every member of a visible church, for some are sensual, not having the Spirit; but as the same graces of the Spirit are given to every regenerate man, for all receive the same spirit of faith, so the gifts of the Spirit, more or less, either ordinary or extraordinary, are given to all such persons;
to profit withal; not to make gain of, as Simon Magus intended, could he have been possessed of them; nor to encourage pride or envy, or to form and foment divisions and parties; but for profit and advantage, and that not merely private, or a man's own, but public, the good of the whole community or church, to which the least grace or gift, rightly used, may contribute.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
But the manifestation of the Spirit - The word “manifestation” (φανέρωτις fanerōtis) means properly that which makes manifest, conspicuous, or plain; that which illustrates, or makes any thing seen or known. Thus, conduct manifests the state of the heart; and the actions are a manifestation, or “showing forth” of the real feelings. The idea here is, that there is given to those referred to, such gifts. endowments, or graces as shall “manifest” the work and nature of the Spirit’s operations on the mind; such endowments as the Spirit makes himself known by to people. All that he produces in the mind is a manifestation of his character and work, in the same way as the works of God in the visible creation are a manifestation of his perfections.
Is given to every man - To every man whose case is here under consideration. The idea is not at all that the manifestation of the Spirit is given to all people indiscriminately, to pagans, and infidels, and scoffers as well as to Christians. The apostle is discoursing only of those who are Christians, and his declaration should be confined to them alone. Whatever may be true of other people, this statement should be confined wholly to Christians, and means simply that the Spirit of God gives to each Christian such graces and endowments as he pleases; that he distributes his gifts to all, not equally, but in a manner which he shall choose; and that the design of this is, that all Christians should use his endowments for the common good. This passage, therefore, is very improperly adduced to prove that the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit are conferred alike on all people, and that pagans, and blasphemers, and sinners in general are under his enlightening influences. It has no reference to any such doctrine, but should be interpreted as referring solely to Christians, and the various endowments which are conferred on them.
To profit withal - (πρὸς τὸ συμθέρον pros to sumtheron). Unto profit; that is, for utility, or use; or to be an advantage to the church; for the common good of all. This does not mean that each one must cultivate and improve his graces and gifts, however true that may be, but that they are to be used for the common good of the church; they are bestowed “for utility,” or “profit;” they are conferred in such measures and in such a manner as are best adapted to be useful, and to do good. They are bestowed not on all equally, but in such a manner as shall best subserve the interests of piety and the church, and as shall tend harmoniously to carry on the great interests of religion, and further the welfare of the whole Christian body. The doctrine of this verse is, therefore:
- That the Holy Spirit bestows such endowments on all Christians as he pleases; and,
- That the design is, in the best manner to promote the common welfare - the peace and edification of the whole church.
It follows from this:
- That no Christian should be unduly elated, as if he were more worthy than others, since his endowments are the simple gift of God;
- That no Christian should be depressed and disheartened, as if he occupied an inferior or unimportant station, since his place has also been assigned him by God;
- That all should be contented, and satisfied with their allotments in the church, and should strive only to make the best use of their talents and endowments; and,
- That all should employ their time and talents for the common utility; for the furtherance of the common welfare, and the advancement of the kingdom of Christ on earth.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Corinthians 12:7. The manifestation of the Spirit — φανερωσις του πνευματος. This is variably understood by the fathers; some of them rendering φανερωσις by illumination, others demonstration, and others operation. The apostle's meaning seems to be this: Whatever gifts God has bestowed, or in what various ways soever the Spirit of God may have manifested himself, it is all for the common benefit of the Church. God has given no gift to any man for his own private advantage, or exclusive profit. He has it for the benefit of others as well as for his own salvation.
