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- 1 Corinthians
- Chapter 12
- Verse 7
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
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Gill's Exposition
But the manifestation of the Spirit,.... Not that which the Spirit manifests, as the grace and love of God, an interest in Christ, the doctrines of the Gospel, and the things of another world; for he…
Barnes' Notes
But the manifestation of the Spirit - The word “manifestation” (φανέρωτις fanerōtis) means properly that which makes manifest, conspicuous, or plain; that which illustrates, or makes any thing seen…
Adam Clarke
The manifestation of the Spirit - Φανερωσις του Πνευματος. This is variably understood by the fathers; some of them rendering φανερωσις by illumination, others demonstration, and others operation. The…
The apostle comes now to treat of spiritual gifts, which abounded in the church of Corinth, but were greatly abused. What these gifts were is at large told us in the body of the chapter; namely,…
Cambridge Bible
to profit withal God's object is ever the well-being of man. If man is to become one spirit with God (ch. 1Co 6:17), his object must be the same. See notes on ch. 1Co 6:12 1Co 8:1; 1Co 8:9-13; 1Co…
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