Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. New Living Translation There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. English Standard Version and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; Berean Standard Bible There are different ministries, but the same Lord. Berean Literal Bible and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; King James Bible And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. New King James Version There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. New American Standard Bible And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. NASB 1995 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. NASB 1977 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. Legacy Standard Bible And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. Amplified Bible And there are [distinctive] varieties of ministries and service, but it is the same Lord [who is served]. Christian Standard Bible There are different ministries, but the same Lord. Holman Christian Standard Bible There are different ministries, but the same Lord. American Standard Version And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord. Contemporary English Version There are different ways to serve the same Lord, English Revised Version And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord. GOD'S WORD® Translation There are different ways of serving, and yet the same Lord is served. Good News Translation There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served. International Standard Version and there are varieties of ministries, but the same Lord. Majority Standard Bible There are different ministries, but the same Lord. NET Bible And there are different ministries, but the same Lord. New Heart English Bible There are various kinds of service, and the same Lord. Webster's Bible Translation And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. Weymouth New Testament various forms of official service, and yet one and the same Lord; World English Bible There are various kinds of service, and the same Lord. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand there are diversities of ministries, and the same Lord; Berean Literal Bible and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; Young's Literal Translation and there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord; Smith's Literal Translation And there are distinctions of services, and the same Lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord; Catholic Public Domain Version And there are diverse ministries, but the same Lord. New American Bible there are different forms of service but the same Lord; New Revised Standard Version and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd there are diversities of ministries, but there is only one LORD. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And there are diversities of ministries, however, THE LORD JEHOVAH is One. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand there are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord; Godbey New Testament and there are diversities of ministries, and the same Lord. Haweis New Testament And there are diversities of services, but the same Lord. Mace New Testament and there are different offices, but the same Lord. Weymouth New Testament various forms of official service, and yet one and the same Lord; Worrell New Testament And there are diversities of ministries, and the same Lord. Worsley New Testament and there are diversities of operations, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Spiritual Gifts…4There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are different ministries, but the same Lord. 6There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people.… Cross References Romans 12:4-8 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. / We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; ... Ephesians 4:11-12 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, 1 Peter 4:10-11 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. Romans 12:6 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; Ephesians 4:4-6 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; / one Lord, one faith, one baptism; / one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 1 Corinthians 7:7 I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. 1 Corinthians 3:5 What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. 1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church. 1 Corinthians 3:8 He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. 1 Corinthians 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Corinthians 3:6 And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Corinthians 5:18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 2 Corinthians 6:4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; 2 Corinthians 11:23 Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. Treasury of Scripture And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. administrations. 1 Corinthians 12:28,29 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues… Romans 12:6-8 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; … Ephesians 4:11,12 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; … but. 1 Corinthians 8:6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. Matthew 23:10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. Acts 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) Jump to Previous Administrations Differences Different Distinctions Diversities Forms Kinds Official Servants Service Services Sorts Varieties VariousJump to Next Administrations Differences Different Distinctions Diversities Forms Kinds Official Servants Service Services Sorts Varieties Various1 Corinthians 12 1. Spiritual gifts,4. are diverse, 7. yet to profit all. 8. And to that end are diversely bestowed; 12. as the members of a natural body tend all to the mutual decency, 22. service, 26. and helpfulness of the same body; 27. so we should do for one another, to make up the body of Christ. There are different ministries This phrase highlights the diversity of roles and functions within the body of Christ. In the early church, as described in Acts and the Epistles, various ministries were established to meet the needs of the growing Christian community. These included apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors, among others (Ephesians 4:11). The Greek word for "ministries" is "diakonia," which implies service and is the root for the term "deacon." This diversity reflects the multifaceted nature of God's work and the unique gifts given to each believer (Romans 12:6-8). Historically, the early church was a dynamic and rapidly expanding movement, requiring a variety of ministries to address spiritual, administrative, and practical needs. but the same Lord Persons / Places / Events 1. Apostle PaulThe author of 1 Corinthians, Paul was writing to the church in Corinth to address various issues, including spiritual gifts and unity within the body of Christ. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences. The church in Corinth faced challenges related to division and the proper use of spiritual gifts. 3. The Church in Corinth The recipients of Paul's letter, this early Christian community struggled with issues of division, immorality, and misunderstanding of spiritual gifts. 4. The Lord (Jesus Christ) Central to Paul's message, emphasizing that all ministries and gifts are under the authority and lordship of Jesus Christ. 5. Spiritual Gifts The context of this passage involves the discussion of spiritual gifts, which are diverse but serve the same Lord. Teaching Points Unity in DiversityWhile there are different ministries, they all serve the same Lord. This calls for unity among believers, recognizing that diversity in gifts and ministries is part of God's design. Christ-Centered Service All ministries should be centered on serving Jesus Christ. Our focus should be on glorifying Him, not on elevating our own status or abilities. Embrace Your Calling Each believer has a unique role and ministry. Embrace your calling and use your gifts to serve the body of Christ effectively. Avoiding Division Recognize that differences in ministries should not lead to division. Instead, they should be celebrated as part of the richness of the body of Christ. Stewardship of Gifts Be a good steward of the gifts and ministries entrusted to you, using them to build up the church and advance God's kingdom.Verse 5. - Administrations. Different individuals render different services, and even apply the same gifts in different ways, as we see in Romans 12:6-8. The same Lord. Who, as Head of the Church, directs all ministries and assigns all functions. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek There areεἰσιν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. different διαιρέσεις (diaireseis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 1243: Division, distribution, difference, distinction. From diaireo; a distinction or variety. ministries, διακονιῶν (diakoniōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 1248: Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. but καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. same αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Lord. Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. 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