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1 Corinthians 12:29 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all miracle workers? "
1 Corinthians 12:29
Verse in Context
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27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
28 God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.
29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all miracle workers?
30 Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with various languages? Do all interpret?
31 But earnestly desire the best gifts. Moreover, I show a most excellent way to you.
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1 Corinthians 12:1
"Now concerning spiritual things, brothers, I don’t want you to be ignorant."
1 Corinthians 12:2
"You know that when you were heathen, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led."
1 Corinthians 12:3
"Therefore I make known to you that no man speaking by God’s Spirit says, “Jesus is accursed.” No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” but by the Holy Spirit."
1 Corinthians 12:4
"Now there are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit."
1 Corinthians 12:5
"There are various kinds of service, and the same Lord."
1 Corinthians 12:6
"There are various kinds of workings, but the same God who works all things in all."
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