1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (The Message)
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God's various gifts are handed out everywhere; but they all originate in God's Spirit.
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God's various ministries are carried out everywhere; but they all originate in God's Spirit.
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God's various expressions of power are in action everywhere; but God himself is behind it all.
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Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people!
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The variety is wonderful: wise counsel clear understanding
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simple trust healing the sick
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miraculous acts proclamation distinguishing between spirits tongues interpretation of tongues.
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All these gifts have a common origin, but are handed out one by one by the one Spirit of God. He decides who gets what, and when.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved. (The Message Bible Online)
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