Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. New Living Translation Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this. English Standard Version Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. Berean Standard Bible Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. Berean Literal Bible Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. King James Bible Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. New King James Version Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: New American Standard Bible Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be unaware. NASB 1995 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. NASB 1977 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. Legacy Standard Bible Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. Amplified Bible Now about the spiritual gifts [the special endowments given by the Holy Spirit], brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. Christian Standard Bible Now concerning spiritual gifts: brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be unaware. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now concerning what comes from the Spirit: brothers, I do not want you to be unaware. American Standard Version Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Contemporary English Version My friends, you asked me about spiritual gifts. English Revised Version Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. GOD'S WORD® Translation Brothers and sisters, I don't want there to be any misunderstanding concerning spiritual gifts. Good News Translation Now, concerning what you wrote about the gifts from the Holy Spirit. I want you to know the truth about them, my friends. International Standard Version Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I don't want you to be ignorant. Majority Standard Bible Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. NET Bible With regard to spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. New Heart English Bible Now concerning spiritual things, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. Webster's Bible Translation Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Weymouth New Testament It is important, brethren, that you should have clear knowledge on the subject of spiritual gifts. World English Bible Now concerning spiritual things, brothers, I don’t want you to be ignorant. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd concerning the spiritual things, brothers, I do not wish you to be ignorant; Berean Literal Bible Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. Young's Literal Translation And concerning the spiritual things, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant; Smith's Literal Translation And concerning spiritual things, brethren, I wish you not to be ignorant. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNOW concerning spiritual things, my brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Catholic Public Domain Version Now concerning spiritual things, I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers. New American Bible Now in regard to spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be unaware. New Revised Standard Version Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNOW concerning spiritual gifts, my brethren, I want to remind you, Aramaic Bible in Plain English But about spiritual things my brethren, I want you to know, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant. Godbey New Testament But concerning the spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant. Haweis New Testament NOW concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Mace New Testament Now concerning those who are spiritual, my brethren, I would not have you be mistaken. Weymouth New Testament It is important, brethren, that you should have clear knowledge on the subject of spiritual gifts. Worrell New Testament Now concerning the spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant. Worsley New Testament Now concerning spiritual gifts, my brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Spiritual Gifts1Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2You know that when you were pagans, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.… Cross References Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Ephesians 4:11-13 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, / until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ. 1 Peter 4:10-11 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 19:6 And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. / For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit. / But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort. ... 1 Corinthians 14:12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church. 1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church. 1 Corinthians 14:39 So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. Ephesians 4:7 Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. 2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Numbers 11:25-29 Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. / Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp. / A young man ran and reported to Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” ... Joel 2:28-29 And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. Exodus 31:2-6 “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ... Treasury of Scripture Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I would not have you ignorant. spiritual. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit… 1 Corinthians 14:1-18,37 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy… Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; I would not. 1 Corinthians 10:1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 Corinthians 1:8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. Jump to Previous Clear Gifts Ignorant Important Manifestations Right Spirit Spiritual Subject Teaching Unaware Uninformed Want WishJump to Next Clear Gifts Ignorant Important Manifestations Right Spirit Spiritual Subject Teaching Unaware Uninformed Want Wish1 Corinthians 12 1. Spiritual gifts,4. are diverse, 7. yet to profit all. 8. And to that end are diversely bestowed; 12. as the members of a natural body tend all to the mutual decency, 22. service, 26. and helpfulness of the same body; 27. so we should do for one another, to make up the body of Christ. Now about spiritual gifts The Apostle Paul addresses the topic of spiritual gifts, which are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the edification of the church. These gifts are diverse, including prophecy, healing, and speaking in tongues, among others. The Corinthian church, located in a cosmopolitan city known for its diversity and immorality, was experiencing confusion and misuse of these gifts. Paul seeks to provide clarity and order, emphasizing that all gifts are given by the same Spirit and should be used for the common good. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching that God equips His people for service (Ephesians 4:11-13). brothers I do not want you to be uninformed Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth. Paul is concerned with the proper understanding and use of spiritual gifts among believers. 2. The Church in Corinth A diverse and dynamic early Christian community known for its spiritual zeal but also for its issues with division and misunderstanding of spiritual matters. 3. Spiritual Gifts The focus of this passage, referring to the various gifts given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the edification of the church. Teaching Points Understanding Spiritual GiftsPaul emphasizes the importance of being informed about spiritual gifts. Believers should seek knowledge and understanding of the gifts they have been given to use them effectively. Unity in Diversity Spiritual gifts are diverse, yet they are given by the same Spirit. This diversity should lead to unity and mutual edification within the church, not division. Purpose of Spiritual Gifts The primary purpose of spiritual gifts is to build up the church. Believers should focus on how their gifts can serve others and contribute to the growth of the body of Christ. Discernment and Wisdom Believers are encouraged to seek discernment and wisdom in the use of their spiritual gifts, ensuring they align with God's will and purpose. Avoiding Ignorance Paul warns against being uninformed. Christians should actively seek to understand their spiritual gifts through prayer, study, and guidance from mature believers.XII. (1) Now concerning spiritual gifts.--Again the sequence of the topics treated of is probably decided by the subjects contained in the letter from Corinth (see 1Corinthians 7:1; 1Corinthians 8:1), and the Apostle replies to inquiries regarding the comparative value and importance of certain spiritual gifts. In this early age the Church was full of the divine energy of spiritual youth. From the indwelling Spirit of God resulted certain marvellous "gifts," some of which ceased with the apostolic age--some of which seem to have lingered for centuries, even to our own day--declaring themselves intermittently in times of profound religious awakening. The party spirit with which the Corinthian Church seems to have been saturated naturally led to diverse views as to the relative importance of certain of these gifts--some were unduly exalted, some unduly depreciated. The truth that these gifts are valuable as evidence of the indwelling Spirit, and so far as they could be useful for the Church, was forgotten. The Apostle reserves for consideration in more detail (see 1 Corinthians 13) the special gift of tongues, which was, perhaps, the gift most exaggerated and most misunderstood at Corinth, and deals in this chapter with the subject of spiritual gifts generally. The subject of the chapter is The Source, Object, and Value of Spiritual Gifts, and the chapter may be thus subdivided:-- 1Corinthians 12:1-3. The confession of Christ as Lord is the true evidence of the Spirit. 1Corinthians 12:4-11. The gifts of the Spirit are diverse in character, but the origin is the same. 1Corinthians 12:12-30. The analogy of the human body shows that the spiritual Body (the Church) is not a collection of independent parts, but a living organism consisting of mutually interdependent members. . . . Verses 1-11. - On spiritual gifts in general. Verse 1. - Now concerning spiritual gifts; rather, things spiritual. The context, however, shows that St. Paul is thinking almost exclusively of the gifts (charismata) of the Spirit. I would not have you ignorant (see 1 Corinthians 10:1). The Corinthians had doubtless inquired in their letter as to the views of the apostle on this important and difficult subject.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Nowδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. about Περὶ (Peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. spiritual [gifts], πνευματικῶν (pneumatikōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 4152: Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. I do not want θέλω (thelō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. to be uninformed. ἀγνοεῖν (agnoein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 50: To do not know, be ignorant of, sometimes with the idea of willful ignorance. 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