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1 Corinthians 12:13 Β· KJV

"For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit."

King James Version

What does 1 Corinthians 12:13 mean? β†’

Passage Context

11But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
12For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
13For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
14For the body is not one member, but many.
15If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?

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Reflection Questions

1

How does being part of one body affect your identity?

2

What does it mean for you to be baptized into one body?

3

When have you felt the unity of the Spirit with others?

Life Application

identity

Embrace your identity in Christ and recognize the diversity of the body of believers.

community

Find ways to connect with believers from different backgrounds and learn from their experiences.

Places in This Verse

Corinth(Korinthos, Greece today)

Corinth was a cosmopolitan city, home to Jews and Gentiles alike, reflecting the diverse nature of the early church.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse illustrates the inclusivity of the Gospel, where all believers are united in one body through the Spirit.

See also: Galatians 3:28

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