1 Corinthians 12:8

To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,

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KJV

For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

ASV

For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom; and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit:

YLT

for to one through the Spirit hath been given a word of wisdom, and to another a word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;

DBT

For to one, by the Spirit, is given [the] word of wisdom; and to another [the] word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;

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You have at hand, no doubt, some learned brother gifted with the grace of knowledge, some one of the experienced class, some one of your close acquaintance who is curious like yourself; although with yourself, a seeker he will, after all, be quite aware that it is better for you to remain in ignorance, lest you should come to know what you ought not, because you have acquired the knowledge of what you ought to know. "Thy faith," He says, "hath saved thee" not observe your skill in the Scriptures.

Tertullian· The Prescription Against Heretics, 220patristic

Related commentary

Word of wisdom - In all these places I consider that the proper translation of λογος is doctrine, as in many other places of the New Testament. It is very difficult to say what is intended here by the different kinds of gifts mentioned by the apostle: they were probably all supernatural, and were necessary at that time only for the benefit of the Church. On the 8th, 9th, and 10th verses (1Co 12:8-10), much may be seen in Lightfoot, Whitby, Pearce, and others.

Adam Clarke· Commentary on the Bible, 1832evangelical

Three classes of gifts are distinguished by a distinct Greek word for "another" (a distinct class), marking the three several genera: allo marks the species, hetero the genera (compare Greek, 1Co 15:39-41). Gifts of intellect, namely, (1) wisdom; Gifts dependent on a special faith, namely, that of miracles (Mt 17:20): (1) healings;

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

The word of wisdom - A power of understanding and explaining the manifold wisdom of God in the grand scheme of gospel salvation. The word of knowledge - Perhaps an extraordinary ability to understand and explain the Old Testament types and prophecies.

John Wesley· Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament, 1755evangelical

Several persons had their several gifts, some one, some another, all from and by the same Spirit. To one was given the word of wisdom; that is, say some, a knowledge of the mysteries of the gospel, and ability to explain them, an exact understanding of the design, nature, and doctrines, of the Christian religion.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

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How the Hebraic tradition has read this verse: and Marcus Brown’s own reading of it.

Cross-references

37 linked verses

The verses this one reaches12

Ephesians 1:17
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
1 Corinthians 12:4
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
1 Corinthians 13:1
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal.
1 Corinthians 2:6–10
Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
1 Corinthians 1:5
For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,
2 Corinthians 8:7
But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
Psalms 143:10
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
1 Corinthians 13:2
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

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Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.

The Crucifixion — 'Christ crucified' (1 Cor 2:2) — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)

1 Corinthians: A pastoral letter answering a long list of questions and problems, unity, ethics, worship, and the resurrection, written to a gifted but divided church.

Canon: New Testament
Author: Paul, with Sosthenes (1:1)
Date: c. AD 55, from Ephesus

More cross-references25 further linked verses, grouped by book▾ open

Every other verse the study tradition links to this one, in the Bible’s own order. The first links in each book carry a line of their text; every reference opens its full verse page.

Genesis1

Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the…

Exodus2

Numbers1

Numbers 4:44The men registered by their clans numbered 3,200.

Judges1

Judges 6:34So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn…

1 Kings1

1 Kings 3:5One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God…

2 Chronicles1

2 Chronicles 9:23All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the…

Nehemiah1

Nehemiah 9:20You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna…

Psalms1

Psalms 30:8To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:

Isaiah4

Daniel1

Daniel 2:21He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives…

Matthew1

Matthew 13:11He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been…

Acts2

Romans1

Romans 15:14I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming…

1 Corinthians2

Ephesians1

Ephesians 3:5which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now…

Colossians1

Colossians 1:28We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may…

2 Timothy1

2 Timothy 2:7Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all…

James1

James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating,…

2 Peter1

2 Peter 3:15Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul…

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Where the connections lead

Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
leads to
- Ephesians 1:17–18
  that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
- James 1:5
  Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
- Luke 21:15
  For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
- Job 32:8
  But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
- Isaiah 54:13
  Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.
Through
1 Corinthians 1:5
For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,
leads to
- Philippians 1:9
  And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- 2 Corinthians 9:11
  You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God.
- 2 Corinthians 8:7
  But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

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