1 Corinthians 12:7
Each receives his manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
Matthew 25:14-30
For the case is that of a man going abroad, who summoned his servants and handed over his property to them;
Romans 12:6-8
Our talents differ with the grace that is given us; if the talent is that of prophecy, let us employ it in proportion to our faith;
1 Corinthians 14:5
Now I would like you all to speak with 'tongues,' but I would prefer you to prophesy. The man who prophesies is higher than the man who speaks with 'tongues' ??unless indeed the latter interprets, so that the church may get edification.
1 Corinthians 14:12
So with yourselves; since your heart is set on possessing 'spirits,' make the edification of the church your aim in this desire to excel.
1 Corinthians 14:17
Your thanksgiving may be all right, but then ??the other man is not edified!
1 Corinthians 14:19
but in church I would rather say five words with my own mind for the instruction of other people than ten thousand words in a 'tongue.'
1 Corinthians 14:22-26
Thus 'tongues' are intended as a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; whereas prophesying is meant for believers, not for unbelievers.
Ephesians 4:7-12
But each one of us is granted his own grace, as determined by the full measure of Christ's gift.
1 Peter 4:10-11
You must serve one another, each with the talent he has received, as efficient stewards of God's varied grace.