To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
Parallel translations
- WEB to another faith, by the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings, by the same Spirit;
- BSB to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,
- NKJV to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit,
- NASB to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit,
- NLT The same Spirit gives great faith to another, and to someone else the one Spirit gives the gift of healing.
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Quick answer
To another is given faith, and to another gifts of healing, all by the same Spirit. The Spirit distributes diverse gifts as he wills.
Overview
Paul continues the list with 'faith,' likely a special trust for particular works, and 'gifts of healings,' for restoring the sick. Each is given by the one Spirit. The varied gifts display the Spirit's generosity and sovereignty, and their diversity is meant to knit the body together in mutual service for the glory of Christ.
Cross-references & the web
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- Jas 5:14–15Is 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:
- 2 Cor 4:13We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
- Eph 2:8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
- Heb 11:33Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
- Matt 17:19–20Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?
- 1 Cor 13:2And 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 Cor 12:28And 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.
- Matt 21:21Jesus 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.
- Luke 17:5–6And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.
- Acts 4:29–31And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
- 1 Cor 12:30Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
- Mark 11:22–23And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
- Mark 16:18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
- Acts 5:15Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
- Luke 9:2And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
- Mark 6:13And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.
- Acts 3:6–8Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
- Matt 10:8Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
- Luke 10:9And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
- Acts 19:11–12And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:
- Acts 10:38How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
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