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Wisdom vs. Knowledge
Scholars explain that the 'word of wisdom' and 'word of knowledge' are distinct intellectual gifts. While definitions vary, 'wisdom' is often seen as a profound, comprehensive understanding of God's plan of salvation, while 'knowledge' involves the ability to clearly articulate specific spiritual truths and doctrines. Both are supernatural endowments from the Spirit.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 12:8
18th Century
Theologian
For to one is given. In order to show what endowments he refers to, the apostle here particularizes the various gifts which the Holy Spiri…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 12:8
To one (ω μεν). Demonstrative ος with μεν in dative case, to this one. The distribution or correlation is carried on by αλλω δε (v…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 12:8
19th Century
Bishop
For to one is given by the Spirit.—1 Corinthians 12:8–10 illustrate the previous statements regarding the var…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 12:8
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 12:8
16th Century
Theologian
To one is given He now adds an enumeration, or, in other words, specifies particular kinds—not indeed all of them, but such as are suffici…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 12:8
17th Century
Pastor
For to one is given by the Spirit
Now follows a distinct and particular enumeration of the operations of the Spirit,…
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…