1 Corinthians 12:28 · KJV

"And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁶And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.

²⁷Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

²⁸And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

²⁹Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

³⁰Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?

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Reflection Questions

How do you view the roles of leaders in your community?

What does it mean for you to recognize different gifts in others?

When have you felt called to a specific role or service?

Life Application

leadership

Support and encourage leaders in your community, recognizing their God-given roles.

gifts

Identify and nurture your own spiritual gifts and those of others around you.

Places in This Verse

Corinth(Korinthos, Greece today)

Corinth's church was diverse, requiring various roles to address its needs and challenges effectively.

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