1 Corinthians 12:28

James Moffatt - New Testament

That is to say, God has set people within the church to be first of all apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then workers of miracles, then healers, helpers, administrators, and speakers in 'tongues' of various kinds.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:18

As it is, God has set the members in the body, each as it pleased him.

Ephesians 3:5

which was not disclosed to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his sacred apostles and prophets by the Spirit),

Hebrews 13:24

Salute all your leaders and all the saints. The Italians salute you.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders, submit to them; for they are alive to the interests of your souls, as men who will have to account for their trust. Let their work be a joy to them and not a grief — which would be a loss to yourselves.

1 Timothy 5:17

Presbyters who are efficient presidents are to be considered worthy of ample remuneration, particularly those who have the task of preaching and teaching:

Ephesians 2:20

you are a building that rests on the apostles and prophets as its foundation, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone;

Acts 20:28

Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock of which the holy Spirit has appointed you guardians; shepherd the church of the Lord which he has purchased with his own blood.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Put no stumbling-block in the way of Jews or Greeks or the church of God.

Luke 6:14

Simon (to whom he gave the name of Peter), Andrew his brother, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,

Mark 16:17

And for those who believe, these miracles will follow: they will cast out daemons in my name, they will talk in foreign tongues,

Acts 11:27

During these days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch,

1 Corinthians 12:29

Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?

1 Corinthians 12:30

Are all endowed with the gifts of healing? Are all able to speak in 'tongues'? Are all able to interpret?

1 Corinthians 14:2

For he who speaks in a 'tongue' addresses God not men; no one understands him; he is talking of divine secrets in the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 14:4

He who speaks in a 'tongue' edifies himself, whereas he who prophesies edifies the church.

1 Corinthians 14:5

Now I would like you all to speak with 'tongues,' but I would prefer you to prophesy. The man who prophesies is higher than the man who speaks with 'tongues' — unless indeed the latter interprets, so that the church may get edification.