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1 Corinthians 12:7

1 Corinthians 12:7
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

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,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

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…