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Gifts are for the Group
Commentators unanimously stress that spiritual gifts are not for personal status or private benefit. The phrase "to profit withal" means they are given for the advantage and building up of the entire church community. As one scholar puts it, the purpose of spiritual light is to give light to others.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 12:7
18th Century
Theologian
But the manifestation of the Spirit. The word "manifestation" (fanerwsiv) means, properly, that which makes manifest, conspicuous…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 12:7
Manifestation (φανερωσις). Late word, in papyri, in N.T. only here and 2 Corinthians 4:2, from φανεροω, to make manife…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 12:7
19th Century
Bishop
But the manifestation of the Spirit.—These gifts, which flow from one source, are intended to flow towards one object, namely, the benefit…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 12:7
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 Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 12:7
16th Century
Theologian
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man. He now points out the purpose for which God has appointed his gifts, for he doe…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 12:7
17th Century
Pastor
But the manifestation of the Spirit
Not that which the Spirit manifests, as the grace and love of God, an interest i…
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…