1 Corinthians 12:28

Modern English Version

God has put these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various tongues.

Cross References

Numbers 11:17

And I will come down, and I will speak with you there, and I will take of the Spirit which is on you and will put it on them, and they will bear the burden of the people with you, and you will not bear it by yourself.

Mark 16:17

These signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;

Luke 6:14

Simon, whom He named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,

Acts 11:27

In these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Give no offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God,

1 Corinthians 12:18

But now God has established the parts, every one of them, in the body as it has pleased Him.

1 Corinthians 12:29

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

1 Corinthians 12:30

Do all have the gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?

1 Corinthians 14:2

For he who speaks in an unknown tongue does not speak to men, but to God. For no one understands him, although in the spirit, he speaks mysteries.

1 Corinthians 14:4

He who speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I desire that you all speak in tongues, but even more that you prophesy. For greater is he who prophesies than he who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edification.

Ephesians 2:20

having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,

Ephesians 3:5

which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit,

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and teaching.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. Let them do this with joy and not complaining, for that would not be profitable to you.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all those who rule over you and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you.