1 Corinthians 12:10
To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
1 Corinthians 12:10 in other translations
| BSB | to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. |
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| WEB | and to another workings of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of languages, and to another the interpretation of languages. |
| ASV | and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discernings of spirits: to another divers kinds of tongues; and to another the interpretation of tongues: |
| YLT | and to another in-workings of mighty deeds; and to another prophecy; and to another discernings of spirits; and to another divers kinds of tongues; and to another interpretation of tongues: |
| DARBY | and to another operations of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; and to a different one kinds of tongues; and to another interpretation of tongues. |
| BBE | And to another the power of working wonders; and to another the prophet's word; and to another the power of testing spirits; to another different sorts of tongues; and to another the power of making clear the sense of the tongues: |
| Webster | To another, the working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, discerning of spirits; to another, divers kinds of languages; to another, the interpretation of languages: |
What does 1 Corinthians 12:10 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 12:8-10
8-10. 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). I. Gifts of intellect, namely, (1) wisdom; (2) knowledge. II. Gifts dependent on a special faith, namely, that of miracles (Mt 17:20): (1) healings; (2) workings of miracles; (3) prophecy of future events…
Barnes' Notes
To another prophecy. Rom 12:6.
To another discerning of spirits. Comp. 1Jn 4:1. This must refer to some power of searching into the secrets of the heart; of knowing what were a man's purposes, views, and feelings. It may relate either to the power of determining by what spirit a man spoke who pretended to be inspired, whether he was truly inspired or whether he was an impostor, or it may refer to the power of seeing whether a man was sincere or not in his Christian profession. That the apostles had this power, is apparent from the case of Ananias and Sapphira, (Acts 5:1-10,) and from the case of Elymas, Acts 13:9-11. It is evident that where the gift of prophecy and inspiration was possessed, and where it would confer such advantages on those who possessed it, there would be many pretenders to it; and that it would be of vast importance to the infant church, in order to prevent imposition, that there should be a power in the church of detecting the imposture.
To another divers kinds of tongues. The power of speaking various languages. See Acts 2:4,7-11. This passage also seems to imply that the extraordinary endowments of the Holy Spirit were not conferred on all alike.
To another the interpretation of tongues. The power of interpreting foreign languages; or of interpreting the language which might be used by the "prophets" in their communications. 1Cor 14:27. This was evidently a faculty different from the power of speaking a foreign language; and yet it might be equally useful. It would appear possible that some might have had the power of speaking foreign languages who were not themselves apprized of the meaning, and that interpreters were needful in order to express the sense to the hearers.
Or it may have been that in a promiscuous assembly, or in an assembly made up of those who spoke different languages, a part might have understood what was uttered, and it was needful that an interpreter should explain it to the other portion. 1Cor 14:28.
(a) "discerning of spirits" 1Jn 4:1 (b) "of tongues" Acts 2:4,7-11 (*) "tongues" "Languages"
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Spiritual gifts were extraordinary powers bestowed in the first ages, to convince unbelievers, and to spread the gospel. Gifts and graces greatly differ. Both were freely given of God. But where grace is given, it is for the salvation of those who have it. Gifts are for the advantage and salvation of others; and there may be great gifts where there is no grace. The extraordinary gifts of the Holy Spirit were chiefly…
1 Corinthians 12:10 in the original Greek
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Cross references for 1 Corinthians 12:10
- 1 Corinthians 14:39
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
- 1 John 4:1
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
- Mark 16:17
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
- 1 Corinthians 12:28-30
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. Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
- Joel 2:28
And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
- 1 Corinthians 14:31-32
For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
- 1 Corinthians 14:26-29
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
- Galatians 3:5
He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
- Mark 16:20
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
- 1 Corinthians 14:23-24
If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:
- 1 Corinthians 14:1-5
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. …
- 2 Peter 1:20-21
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
28,29; Mr 16:17,20; Lu 24:49; Joh 14:12; Ac 1:8; Ro 15:19; Ga 3:5
Heb 2:4
prophecy.
13:2; 14:1,3,5,24,31,32,39; Nu 11:25-29; 1Sa 10:10-13; 19:20-24
2Sa 23:1,2; Joe 2:28; Joh 16:13; Ac 2:17,18,29,30; 11:28; 21:9,10
Ro 12:6; 1Th 5:20; 2Pe 1:20,21
discerning.
14:29; Ac 5:3; 1Jo 4:1; Re 2:2
divers.
28-30; 13:1; 14:2-4,23,27,39; Mr 16:17; Ac 2:4-12; 10:46,47; 19:6
to another the.
30; 14:26-28
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Context
- 1 Corinthians 12:9
To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
- 1 Corinthians 12:10
To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
- 1 Corinthians 12:11
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
1 Corinthians 12:10 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | A otro, operaciones de milagros; y á otro, profecía; y á otro, discreción de espíritus; y á otro, géneros de lenguas; y á otro, interpretación de lenguas. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | et à un autre des opérations de miracles; et à un autre la prophétie; et à un autre des discernements d’esprits; et à un autre diverses sortes de langues; et à un autre l’interprétation des langues. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | einem anderen aber Wunderwirkungen, einem anderen aber Prophezeiung, einem anderen aber Unterscheidungen der Geister; einem anderen aber Arten von Sprachen, einem anderen aber Auslegung der Sprachen. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | alii operatio virtutum, alii prophetia, alii discretio spirituum, alii genera linguarum, alii interpretatio sermonum. |