1 Corinthians 12:7 Cross References - WPNT

⁷ But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the common good.

¹⁴ “Because the kingdom is also like a man about to go on a long journey, who called his own servants and entrusted his possessions to them. ¹⁵ To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on the journey. ¹⁶ So the one who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents. ¹⁷ So also the one who received the two gained another two as well. ¹⁸ But he who received the one went off and dug in the ground and hid his lord’s silver. ¹⁹ “Then, after a long time, the lord of those servants comes and settles accounts with them. ²⁰ So the one who had received the five talents approached and brought five more talents saying, ‘Lord, you entrusted five talents to me; see, I gained five more talents besides them!’ ²¹ His lord said to him: ‘Super, you good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things, I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ ²² So the one who had received the two talents also approached and said, ‘Lord, you entrusted two talents to me; see, I gained two more talents besides them!’ ²³ His lord said to him: ‘Super, you good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things, I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ ²⁴ “Then he who had received the one talent also approached and said: ‘Lord, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you did not sow and gathering where you did not scatter. ²⁵ And being afraid I went off and hid your talent in the ground; here, take what is yours.’ ²⁶ So in answer his lord said to him: ‘You wicked and lazy servant! You knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I did not scatter. ²⁷ Therefore you were obligated to deposit my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received what is mine with interest. ²⁸ Therefore, take the talent away from him and give it to the one having the ten talents. ²⁹ For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. ³⁰ And throw out the useless servant, into the darkness farthest out!’ There there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

⁶ Since we have different spiritual gifts according to the grace that was given us, let us use them : if prophecy, according to the analogy of the Faith; ⁷ if serving, in the serving; if teaching, in the teaching; ⁸ if exhorting, in the exhortation; the sharer, with simplicity; the leader, with diligence; the mercy-shower, with cheerfulness.

⁵ I could wish that you all spoke in ‘languages’, but even more that you might prophesy; because the one prophesying is greater than the one speaking in ‘languages’ (unless he interprets), so that the congregation may receive edification.

¹² And you too: since you are zealous for spiritual things, aim at the edification of the congregation, that you may all grow.

¹⁷ You, of course, give thanks quite well, but the other is not edified.

¹⁹ but in the congregation I would rather speak five words with my understanding, precisely so as to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a ‘language’.

²² Therefore the ‘languages’ are for a sign, not to believers but to unbelievers; while prophesying is not for unbelievers but for believers. ²³ So if the whole congregation comes together and all are speaking in ‘languages’, but outsiders or unbelievers come in, won’t they say that you are raving? ²⁴ But if everyone is prophesying, and an unbeliever or outsider comes in, he is reproved by all, he is examined by all. ²⁵ And thus the secrets of his heart are exposed, and so, falling on his face he will worship God, affirming, “Truly God is among you.” ²⁶ So what goes on, brothers? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a ‘language’, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

⁷ Now to each one of us the grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift was given. ⁸ That is why He says, “When He ascended into the heights He captured the concentration camp, and distributed gifts to men.” ⁹ (What does ‘He ascended’ imply if not that He also first descended into the interior regions of the earth? ¹⁰ He who descended is the very one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.) ¹¹ Yes, He Himself gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, ¹² for the equipping of the saints into the work of the ministry, so as to build up the body of Christ,

¹⁰ As each has received a gift, minister it to one another as good administrators of God’s varied grace. ¹¹ If anyone speaks, let it be as utterances of God. If anyone serves, let it be as from strength as God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion throughout the ages. Amen.