42 Bible Verses about Spiritual Gifts
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The manifestation (expression) of the Spirit is given to everyone for a beneficial purpose.
Pursue love, yet zealously desire spiritual gifts, especially prophesy (proclaiming God's Word).
We have gifts that differ according to the grace that is given to us. Whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Do not neglect the spiritual gift in you. It was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
Do all have the gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?
For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the one Spirit;
But in all these the same Spirit works, making a distribution to each one as he (God) wills.
As much as you are zealous for spiritual gifts, strive to build-up (increase) the enlightenment (understanding) of the congregation.
To another the workings of miracles and to another prophesy. To another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues.
Zealously seek (earnestly desire) the best gifts. Yet I show you a more excellent way.
I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift so that you may be strengthened,
God has appointed some in the congregation: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers, abilities to direct, different tongues.
Let the prophets control the spirits (minds) (mental disposition) of the prophets.
I filled him with the Spirit of God (my power). I gave him understanding, skill, and ability for every kind of artistic work.
You do not lack spiritual gifts as you wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
If I have the gift of prophesy, and know all secrets and all knowledge, and though I have all faith so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
When Simon saw the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money.
But unto each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God that is in you because of the laying on of my hands.
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God. This is so we might know the things that are freely given to us from God.
Therefore speaking in tongues is a sign not for believers, but for those who do not believe. Prophesying (proclaiming God's Word) serves the believer and not the unbeliever.
The Spirit of Jehovah will rest on him. The spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and respect for Jehovah will be his.
He enriches you in every way, in all speaking, and in all knowledge.
I want you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed. And no person can say, Jesus is the Lord, except by the Holy Spirit.
I want to learn this from you. Did you receive the Spirit by doing the works of the law, or by having faith in what you heard?
Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
We speak these things, not in the words that man's wisdom teaches. But we speak them with the words the Holy Spirit teaches comparing spiritual things with spiritual things.
God also testified about it with signs, wonders, and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit given according to his will.
But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God. They are foolishness to him! He cannot know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
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Paul said: John baptized with the baptism of repentance. He told the people they should believe in Jesus, the one who came after John. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Paul laid his hands on them and Holy Spirit came upon them. They spoke with tongues and prophesied.
For we have many members in one body and all members do not have the same function. These many members are one body in Christ, and every one, individually, is a member one of the other. We have gifts that differ according to the grace that is given to us. Whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; read more.
or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he who teaches on teaching; or he who exhorts; on exhortation; he who gives let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be without knowledge. You know that you were of the nations, carried away and led by mute idols. I want you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed. And no person can say, Jesus is the Lord, except by the Holy Spirit. read more.
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are different operations, but it is the same God who works in all. The manifestation (expression) of the Spirit is given to everyone for a beneficial purpose. For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the one Spirit; To another the workings of miracles and to another prophesy. To another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues. But in all these the same Spirit works, making a distribution to each one as he (God) wills.
Topics on Spiritual Gifts
Spiritual Gifts, Given To Church
Ephesians 4:11He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers.
Spiritual Gifts, Importance Of Love
1 Corinthians 13:1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and do not have love, I have become like loud sounding brass, or a clashing cymbal.
Spiritual Gifts, Purpose Of
1 Corinthians 14:12As much as you are zealous for spiritual gifts, strive to build-up (increase) the enlightenment (understanding) of the congregation.
Spiritual Gifts, Warnings About
1 Corinthians 14:39Seek to prophesy brothers, and do not forbid speaking with tongues.
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