The Distribution of Gifts in the Church Is
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit with.…


I. LIBERAL. To every man.

II. WISE. Designed for the profit of —

1. The individual.

2. The whole Church.

III. SUITABLE.

1. Wisdom and knowledge contribute to enlargement of view.

2. Faith to edification and increase.

3. Gifts of healing, etc., to the confirmation of the truth.

IV. SOVEREIGN. By the Spirit — as He will — hence all glory belongs to God.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

WEB: But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all.




Grace Given to Individuals for the General Good
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