1 With respect to spiritual gifts, I will remind you of the following.
2 When you were still pagans, you went to your dumb idols as people possessed.
3 I tell you that nobody inspired by the Spirit of God may say, "A curse on Jesus," as no one can say, "Jesus is the Lord," except by the Holy Spirit.
4 There is diversity of gifts, but the Spirit is the same.
5 There is diversity of ministries, but the Lord is the same.
6 There is diversity of works, but the same God works in all.
7 The Spirit reveals his presence in each one with a gift which is also a service.
8 One is to speak with wisdom, through the Spirit. Another teaches according to the same Spirit.
9 To another is given faith, in which the Spirit acts; to another the gift of healing, and it is the same Spirit.
10 Another works miracles, another is a prophet, another recognizes what comes from the good or evil spirit; another speaks in tongues, and still another interprets what has been said in tongues.
11 And all of this is the work of the one and only Spirit, who gives to each one as he so desires.
12 As the body is one, having many members, and all the members, while being many, form one body, so it is with Christ.
13 All of us, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free, have been baptized in one Spirit to form one body and all of us have been given to drink from the one Spirit.
14 The body has not just one member, but many.
15 If the foot should say, "I do not belong to the body for I am not a hand," it would be wrong: it is part of the body!
16 Even though the ear says, "I do not belong to the body for I am not an eye," it is part of the body.
17 If all the body were eye, how would we hear? And if all the body were ear, how would we smell?
18 God has arranged all the members, placing each part of the body as he pleased.
19 If all were the same part where would the body be?
20 But there are many members and one body.
21 The eye cannot tell the hand, "I do not need you," nor the head tell the feet, "I do not need you."
22 Still more, the parts of our body that we most need are those that seem to be the weakest;
23 the parts that we consider lower are treated with much care,
24 and we cover them with more modesty because they are less presentable, whereas the others do not need such attention.
25 God himself arranged the body in this way, giving more honor to those parts that need it, so that the body may not be divided, but rather each member may care for the others.
26 When one suffers, all of them suffer, and when one receives honor, all rejoice together.
27 Now, you are the body of Christ and each of you individually is a member of it.
28 So God has appointed us in the Church. First apostles, second prophets, third teachers. Then come miracles, then the gift of healing, material help, administration in the Church and the gift of tongues.
29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Can all perform miracles,
30 or cure the sick, or speak in tongues, or explain what was said in tongues?
31 Be that as it may, set your hearts on the most precious gifts, and I will show you a much better way.
Versículos relacionados com 1 Corinthians, 12:
Chapter 12 of 1 Corinthians addresses the theme of spiritual gifts and the unity of the body of Christ. Paul points out that although there are different gifts, all are given by the same spirit and are for the common good of the Church. In addition, he emphasizes that everyone is members of the same body, regardless of their specific role or gift. Following are five verses related to the topics addressed in 1 Corinthians 12:
Romans 12:4-5: "For, just as in a body we have many members, and not all members have the same function, so in Christ, being many, we form a body, and each member is linked to all others . " This verse highlights the importance of the diversity of gifts and roles within the body of Christ, as well as the need for unity and interdependence.
Ephesians 4:4-6: "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your vocation; there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and the Father of all , which is upon all, and for all and all. " Here Paul emphasizes the unity of the body of Christ and the importance of maintaining this unity, despite the differences.
1 Peter 4:10-11: "Each one exercises the gift he received to serve others, faithfully managing the grace of God in his various forms. If anyone speaks, do so as who transmits the Word of God. If anyone serves , do it with the strength that God provides, so that in all things God is glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom glory and power is all ever. Amen. " This verse highlights the importance of using spiritual gifts to serve others and bring glory to God.
Colossians 3:15-17: "May the peace of Christ be the arbitrator in your hearts, since you have been called to live in peace as members of one body. And be grateful. The word of Christ richly. Teach and advise each other with all wisdom and sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs grateful to God in your heart. And whatever they do, whether in word or in action, do so in the name of the Lord Jesus , giving through him thanks to God the Father. " This verse highlights the importance of unity and gratitude within the body of Christ, as well as the importance of using spiritual gifts for mutual edification.
1 Corinthians 12:27-31: "Now you are the body of Christ, and each individually his members. And to some God in the Church, first apostles, second prophets, third doctors, then miracles, then gifts to heal, help, governments, varieties of tongues. Are they all apostles? Are they all prophets? Are they all doctors? Are all miracles operators? Do they all have the gift of healing? with zeal the best gifts; and I will show you an even more excellent path. " In this chapter, Paul deals with the diversity of gifts granted by the Holy Spirit to the members of the body of Christ, emphasizing that each has an important and complementary function. Just as each part of the body is important to its proper functioning, each member of the Church is fundamental to the welfare and growth of the body of Christ. This verse highlights the diversity of gifts and the importance of seeking the best gifts to build the church.
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