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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: God does not want us "unaware." |
Bible Note: Thank you Searcher for your wondurful words. God surely loves you! Now let's take a look at the scriptures you refer to: ______________ 1 Cor 12:28 And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues. 1 Cor 12:29 All are not apostles, are they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All are not workers of miracles, are they? 1 Cor 12:30 All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they? 1 Cor 12:31 But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way. ____________ Two things: 1. God in verse 28 is clearly laying out an order, a hierarchy of gifts. 2. In verse 31 He is going to show us a "more excellent way." Further: He is showing us a still better way, and that is the way of Love! Good question Searcher! God Bless You |