A.T. Robertson Commentary 1 Corinthians 12:5

"And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord." — 1 Corinthians 12:5 (ASV)

Of ministrations (διακονιων). This old word is from διακονος and has a general meaning of service as here (Romans 11:13) and a special ministration like that of Martha (Luke 10:40) and the collection (1 Corinthians 16:15; 2 Corinthians 8:4).