1 Corinthians 12:9

Contextual Overview

¹Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. ¹ Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. ¹Alright, cowboys and cowgirls, let's talk about the special abilities God gives his hands who are riding for the brand. I don't want there to be any confusion about these great gifts from the Holy Ghost. ¹ Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. ¹Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. ¹ But about the things of the spirit, my brothers, it is not right for you to be without teaching. ¹ But concerning spiritual [manifestations], brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant. ¹ Now concerning what comes from the Spirit: brothers, I do not want you to be unaware. ¹ Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I don't want you to be ignorant. ¹ Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

Bible Verse Review
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faith: 1 Corinthians 13:2, Matthew 17:19, Matthew 17:20, Matthew 21:21, Mark 11:22, Mark 11:23, Luke 17:5, Luke 17:6, 2 Corinthians 4:13, Ephesians 2:8, Hebrews 11:33

the gifts: Matthew 10:8, Mark 6:13, Mark 16:18, Luke 9:2, Luke 10:9, Acts 3:6-8, Acts 4:29-31, Acts 5:15, Acts 10:38, Acts 19:11, Acts 19:12, James 5:14, James 5:15

Reciprocal: Psalms 30:8 - unto Acts 5:16 - healed Acts 28:8 - and healed

Cross-References

Genesis 12:13
Say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake and my life will be spared because of you."

Genesis 12:13
Say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake and my life will be spared because of you."

Genesis 12:13
Please say that you are my sister so that it may go well with me because of you, and that I may live on account of you."

Genesis 12:13
"Please say that you are my sister so that it may go well with me because of you, and that I may live on account of you."

Genesis 12:13
Say I pray thee, that thou art my sister, that I may fare well for thy sake, and that my soule may liue through thy occasion.

Genesis 12:13
So tell them that you are my sister. Then they will be good to me because of you. In this way you will save my life."

Genesis 12:13
Say you are my sister, that it may go well with me because of you, and that my life may be spared on your account."

Genesis 12:13
Therfor, Y biseche thee, seie thou, that thou art my sistir, that it be wel to me for thee, and that my lijf lyue for loue of thee.

Genesis 12:13
Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister, that it may be wel with me, for thy sake; and my soule shall liue, because of thee.

Genesis 12:13
Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

To another faith by the same Spirit,.... Not the grace of faith, which is common to all believers, though given by the same Spirit: but rather the doctrine of faith, and ability to preach it, and boldness and intrepidity of spirit to assert and defend it in the face of all opposition; all which are from the Spirit of God, and are more or less given to pastors and teachers, the third office in the church. Though generally this is understood of a faith of working miracles, as in 1 Corinthians 13:2 but the working of miracles is mentioned afterwards as distinct, unless it can be thought that this is the general name for miracles, and the rest that follow the particulars of them.

To another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; of healing all manner of sicknesses and diseases: this power Christ gave his disciples, when he first sent them out to preach the Gospel, and which he repeated when he renewed and enlarged their commission after his resurrection; and which was exercised with effect, sometimes only by overshadowing the sick with their shadows, as by Peter, Acts 5:15 sometimes by, laying hands on them, as the father of Publius, and others, were healed by Paul, Acts 28:8 and sometimes by anointing with oil, James 5:14. Now these gifts were bestowed in common, by the Spirit, on apostles, prophets, and pastors, or elders of the church, in those early times: the Alexandrian copy, and the Vulgate Latin version, read, "by one Spirit".

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

To another faith - Another shall he distinguished for simple confidence in God; and his endowment is also given by the same Spirit. Many of the most useful people in the church are distinguished mainly for their simple confidence in the promises of God; and often accomplish more by prayer and by their faith in God than others do who are distinguished for their wisdom and learning. Humble piety and reliance in the divine promises, and that measure of ardor, fearlessness, and zeal which result from such confidence; that belief that all obstacles must be and will be overcome that oppose the gospel; and that God will secure the advancement of his cause, will often do infinitely more in the promotion of his kingdom than the most splendid endowments of learning and talent. Indeed, if a man were disposed to do good on the widest scale possible, to do the utmost that he possibly could in saving people, he would best accomplish it by seeking simple “faith” in God’s aid and promises, and then under the influence of this, engage with ardor in doing what he could. Faith is one of the highest endowments of the Christian life; and yet, though all may obtain it, it is one of the rarest endowments. Perhaps by many it is despised, because it may be obtained by all; because it is a grace in which the poor and the humble may be as much distinguished as the man of splendid talents and profound learning.

To another the gifts of healing - See Mark 16:18. This was promised to the disciples of the Saviour; and in the early church was conferred on many; compare Acts 5:12, Acts 5:15-16; Acts 19:12. It would seem from this passage that the gift of healing was conferred on some in a more eminent degree than on others.