1 Corinthians 12:3 Meaning
Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
Context Explained
1Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
2Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
3Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
4Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 8:9
Both verses affirm that the Spirit is essential for true confession of faith.
Philippians 2:11
This verse speaks of every tongue confessing Jesus as Lord, echoing the theme of unity in the Spirit.
1 John 4:2
Both verses affirm that true confession of Jesus is inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Source: 1 Corinthians 12:3