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Power for the Common Good
Commentators explain that gifts like "workings of miracles" and "prophecy" were distinct and powerful. Miracles went beyond healing to include extraordinary acts, while prophecy was primarily "forth-telling" God's truth, not just foretelling the future. These gifts were given for the benefit of the whole church, not for personal status.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 12:10
18th Century
Theologian
To another the working of miracles. Commentators have felt some perplexity in distinguishing this from what is mentioned in [Reference 1 C…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 12:10
Workings of miracles (ενεργηματα δυναμεων). Workings of powers. Cf. ενεργων δυναμεις in Ga 3:5; Hebrews 2:4 where all t…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 12:10
19th Century
Bishop
Prophecy.—Not in its modern and limited sense of foretelling the future, but forthtelling truth generally.
Discerni…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 12:10
Paul goes on to declare that many spiritual gifts are given by the Spirit for the total good or profit of his church. Different gifts are given to …
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 12:10
17th Century
Pastor
To another the working of miracles
Or "powers": mighty deeds, wonderful works, such as are apparently above, and out…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 12:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Spiritual gifts were extraordinary powers bestowed in the early ages, to convince unbelievers and to spread the gospel. Gifts and graces greatly di…