John Gill Commentary 1 Corinthians 12:29

John Gill Commentary

1 Corinthians 12:29

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

1 Corinthians 12:29

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all [workers of] miracles?" — 1 Corinthians 12:29 (ASV)

Are all apostles ? &c.] No, some are prophets, as distinct from apostles; and some are teachers, as distinct from them both, and some are neither:

are all prophets ? No; some are apostles, above them, and some are teachers, inferior to them; and but very few there were who had that peculiar character and gift:

are all teachers ? No; the far greater part of the members of churches are hearers, or persons that are taught in the word; are neither in the office of teaching, nor have they the qualifications for it.

Are all workers of miracles ? No; in those early times, when the gift of doing miracles was bestowed, it was not given to all, only to some; and now there are none that are possessed of it.