1 Corinthians 12:5
New International Version
There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.

New Living Translation
There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord.

English Standard Version
and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord;

Berean Standard Bible
There are different ministries, but the same Lord.

Berean Literal Bible
and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord;

King James Bible
And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

New King James Version
There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord.

New American Standard Bible
And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.

NASB 1995
And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.

NASB 1977
And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.

Legacy Standard Bible
And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.

Amplified Bible
And there are [distinctive] varieties of ministries and service, but it is the same Lord [who is served].

Christian Standard Bible
There are different ministries, but the same Lord.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
There are different ministries, but the same Lord.

American Standard Version
And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord.

Contemporary English Version
There are different ways to serve the same Lord,

English Revised Version
And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
There are different ways of serving, and yet the same Lord is served.

Good News Translation
There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served.

International Standard Version
and there are varieties of ministries, but the same Lord.

Majority Standard Bible
There are different ministries, but the same Lord.

NET Bible
And there are different ministries, but the same Lord.

New Heart English Bible
There are various kinds of service, and the same Lord.

Webster's Bible Translation
And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

Weymouth New Testament
various forms of official service, and yet one and the same Lord;

World English Bible
There are various kinds of service, and the same Lord.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and there are diversities of ministries, and the same Lord;

Berean Literal Bible
and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord;

Young's Literal Translation
and there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord;

Smith's Literal Translation
And there are distinctions of services, and the same Lord.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord;

Catholic Public Domain Version
And there are diverse ministries, but the same Lord.

New American Bible
there are different forms of service but the same Lord;

New Revised Standard Version
and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And there are diversities of ministries, but there is only one LORD.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And there are diversities of ministries, however, THE LORD JEHOVAH is One.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and there are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord;

Godbey New Testament
and there are diversities of ministries, and the same Lord.

Haweis New Testament
And there are diversities of services, but the same Lord.

Mace New Testament
and there are different offices, but the same Lord.

Weymouth New Testament
various forms of official service, and yet one and the same Lord;

Worrell New Testament
And there are diversities of ministries, and the same Lord.

Worsley New Testament
and there are diversities of operations,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Spiritual Gifts
4There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are different ministries, but the same Lord. 6There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people.…

Cross References
Romans 12:4-8
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. / 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; ...

Ephesians 4:11-12
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,

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.

Romans 12:6
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;

Ephesians 4:4-6
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; / one Lord, one faith, one baptism; / one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

1 Corinthians 7:7
I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.

1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.

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 3:8
He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.

1 Corinthians 4:1
So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

2 Corinthians 3:6
And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 5:18
All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:

2 Corinthians 6:4
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;

2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death.


Treasury of Scripture

And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

administrations.

1 Corinthians 12:28,29
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…

Romans 12:6-8
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; …

Ephesians 4:11,12
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; …

but.

1 Corinthians 8:6
But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

Matthew 23:10
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

Acts 10:36
The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

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1 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.














There are different ministries
The Greek word for "ministries" here is "diakonia," which refers to service or ministry. This term is foundational in understanding the role of believers within the body of Christ. Historically, "diakonia" was used to describe the work of a servant or attendant, emphasizing humility and dedication. In the early church, this concept was revolutionary, as it elevated the act of serving to a divine calling. The diversity of ministries reflects the multifaceted nature of the church, where each believer is called to serve in unique ways, contributing to the edification of the whole body. This diversity is not a cause for division but a celebration of the manifold grace of God, as each ministry is empowered by the Holy Spirit for the common good.

but the same Lord
The word "Lord" in Greek is "Kyrios," a title of authority and divinity, often used in the New Testament to refer to Jesus Christ. This phrase underscores the unity that exists within the diversity of ministries. While there are various forms of service, they are all under the lordship of Christ. This unity in diversity is a central theme in Paul's letters, emphasizing that all believers, regardless of their specific roles or gifts, are united under the leadership and authority of Jesus. Historically, this was a radical concept in a world divided by class, ethnicity, and religion. The early church's recognition of one Lord over all ministries served as a powerful testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel, breaking down barriers and fostering a community rooted in love and mutual respect. This unity calls believers to focus on their shared mission and purpose, serving together for the glory of God and the advancement of His kingdom.

Verse 5. - Administrations. Different individuals render different services, and even apply the same gifts in different ways, as we see in Romans 12:6-8. The same Lord. Who, as Head of the Church, directs all ministries and assigns all functions.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
There are
εἰσιν (eisin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

different
διαιρέσεις (diaireseis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1243: Division, distribution, difference, distinction. From diaireo; a distinction or variety.

ministries,
διακονιῶν (diakoniōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 1248: Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.

but
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

same
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

Lord.
Κύριος (Kyrios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.


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