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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:1 Now about the spiritual gifts [the special endowments given by the Holy Spirit], brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. |
Subject: Am I ignorant |
Bible Note: Nevvvvine, In this passage it is those (with the spiritual gifts) that are given to the Church. In other words it is the gifted people here that are given to the Church. Also, consider the work of the apostles and prophets. Their work still lives on today in the Church. The intent of their ministry has the same value and edification on the Church today. Your rendering of the passage assumes that because the Church has not attained to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ that there is need for more apostles and prophets. The ministries of apostles and prophets of old are still applicable to the Church today. So no, this passage does not teach that there is need for more because the Church has not reached the full measure of Christ. Hope this helps! Steve |