1 Corinthians 12:7

Plain English Version

It’s like this. The Holy Spirit works in each one of us. He gives us these gifts so we can help each other.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:12

You know, a body has a lot of parts. All those different parts make only one body. And it is like that with Jesus Christ too. We Christians are like his body.

1 Corinthians 14:12

And it is the same for you too. I know that you really want God’s spirit to give you special powers, so ask God to give you the powers that will help the church people be strong.

1 Corinthians 14:17

You might be thanking God, but your words don’t help anyone else.

1 Corinthians 14:19

But if I talk in a church meeting, I want to tell people more about God, and I want them to understand my words. So, I reckon, if I say 5 words that they can understand, that is better than if I say 10,000 words in a special language that they can’t understand.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I’m happy if you all talk in special languages, but I’m more happy if you all tell people messages from God. The person that can tell God’s messages is greater than the person that talks in special languages. But if somebody tells everyone what those words mean, then it is all right. They will help the church get strong.