1 Corinthians 12 · Verse 9

1 Corinthians 12:9

To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
1 Corinthians 12:9, King James Version

1 Corinthians 12:9 in other translations

BSBto another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,
WEBto another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit,
ASVto another faith, in the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings, in the one Spirit;
YLTand to another faith in the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healings in the same Spirit;
DARBYand to a different one faith, in the power of the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healing in the power of the same Spirit;
BBETo another faith in the same Spirit; and to another the power of taking away disease, by the one Spirit;
WebsterTo another, faith by the same Spirit; to another, the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

What does 1 Corinthians 12:9 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…

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 9. To another faith. Another shall be distinguished for simple confidence in God; and his endowment is also given by the same Spirit. Many of the most useful men in the church are distinguished mainly for their simple confidence in the promises of God; and often accomplish more by prayer and by their faith in God than others do who are distinguished for their wisdom and learning. Humble piety and reliance in the Divine promises, and that measure of ardour, fearlessness, and zeal, which result from such confidence; that belief that all obstacles must be and will be overcome that oppose the gospel, and that God will secure the advancement of his cause, will often do infinitely more in the promotion of his kingdom than the most splendid endowments of learning and talent. Indeed, if a man were disposed to do good on the widest scale possible, to do the utmost that he possibly could in saving men, he would best accomplish it by seeking simple faith in God's aid and promises, and then, under the influence of this, engage with ardour in doing what he could. Faith is one of the highest endowments of the Christian life; and yet, though all may attain it, it is one of the rarest endowments. Perhaps by many it is despised, because it may be obtained by all because it is a grace in which the poor and the humble may be as much distinguished as the man of splendid talents and profound learning.

To another the gifts of healing. See Mk 16:18. This was promised to the disciples of the Saviour; and in the early church was conferred on many. Comp. Acts 5:12,15,16, 19:12. It would seem from this passage that the gift of healing was conferred on some in a more eminent degree than on others.

(f) "faith" Eph 2:8 (g) "healing" Mk 16:18, Jas 5:14

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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…

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1 Corinthians 12:9 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἑτέρῳheterōto a different oneG2087
πίστιςpistisfaithG4102
ἐνenbyG1722
τῷtōtheG3588
αὐτῷautōsameG846
πνεύματι,pneumatiSpirit,G4151
ἄλλῳallōto anotherG243
δὲdenowG1161
χαρίσματαcharismatagiftsG5486
ἰαμάτωνiamatōnof healingG2386
ἐνeninG1722
τῷtōthatG3588
ἑνὶhenioneG1520
πνεύματι,pneumatiSpirit,G4151

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 1 Corinthians 12:9

  • James 5:14-15

    Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

  • Ephesians 2:8

    For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

  • 2 Corinthians 4:13

    We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

  • Hebrews 11:33

    Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

  • Matthew 17:19-20

    Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

  • 1 Corinthians 13:2

    And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:28

    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.

  • Matthew 21:21

    Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:30

    Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?

  • Mark 11:22-23

    And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

  • Luke 17:5-6

    And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

  • Acts 4:29-31

    And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
faith.
13:2; Mt 17:19,20; 21:21; Mr 11:22,23; Lu 17:5,6; 2Co 4:13; Eph 2:8
Heb 11:33
the gifts.
Mt 10:8; Mr 6:13; 16:18; Lu 9:2; 10:9; Ac 3:6-8; 4:29-31; 5:15; 10:38
Ac 19:11,12; Jas 5:14,15

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Context

  • 1 Corinthians 12:8

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

  • 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:

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1 Corinthians 12:9 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		A otro, fe por el mismo Espíritu; y á otro, dones de sanidades por el mismo Espíritu;
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		et à un autre la foi, par le même Esprit; et à un autre des dons de grâce de guérisons, par le même Esprit;
German
Elberfelder 1871		einem anderen aber Glauben in demselben Geiste, einem anderen aber Gnadengaben der Heilungen in demselben Geiste,
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		alteri fides in eodem Spiritu: alii gratia sanitatum in uno Spiritu: