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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:8 To one is given through the [Holy] Spirit [the power to speak] the message of wisdom, and to another [the power to express] the word of knowledge and understanding according to the same Spirit; |
Bible Question: What are the spiritual gifts of "word of wisdom" and "word of knowledge?" How do they differ? And how are they to be used or practised within the church? |
Bible Answer: 1 Cor 12:8 . . . "the word of wisdom (v.8). I.e., the communication of spiritual wisdom. . . . "the word of knowledge (v.8). I.e., the communication of practical truth." . . .(Ryrie Study Bible, 1976, 1978) |