1 Corinthians 12:7

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.”

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BSBPD

“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And to each hath been given the manifestation of the Spirit for profit;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Corinthians 12:7 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 25:14For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.
  2. Romans 12:6We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
  3. 1 Corinthians 14:5I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
  4. 1 Corinthians 14:12It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
  5. 1 Corinthians 14:17You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.
  6. 1 Corinthians 14:19But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
  7. 1 Corinthians 14:22Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.
  8. Ephesians 4:7Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
  9. 1 Peter 4:10As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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