Now there are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.
Parallel translations
- KJV Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
- BSB There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.
- NKJV There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
- NASB Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.
- NLT There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all.
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Cross-references · 7
- 1 Pet 4:10As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
- 1 Cor 12:28God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.
- Rom 12:4–6For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function,
- 1 Cor 12:8–11For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;
- Heb 2:4God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders, by various works of power, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?
- Eph 4:4–6There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you also were called in one hope of your calling;
- Eph 4:11He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;
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