I Corinthians 12:18
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But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design.
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now--as the case really is. every one--each severally.
Open source ↗In this chapter the apostle, I. Considers the case of spiritual gifts, which were very plentifully poured out on the Corinthian church. He considers their original, that they are from God; their variety and use, that they were all intended for one and the same general end, the advancement of Christianity and the church's edification (Co1 12:1-11). II. He illustrates this by an allusion to a human body, in which all the members have a mutual relation and subserviency, and each has its proper place and use (Co1 12:12-26). III. He tells us that the church is the body of Christ, and the members are variously gifted for the benefit of the whole body, and each particular member (Co1 12:27-30). And them, IV. Closes with an exhortation to seek somewhat more beneficial than these gifts (Co1 12:31).
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And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.
At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.
whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it,
So they cried out to the LORD: “Please, O LORD, do not let us perish on account of this man’s life! Do not charge us with innocent blood! For You, O LORD, have done as You pleased.”
But God gives it a body as He has designed, and to each kind of seed He gives its own body.