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1 Corinthians 12:30

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Does everyone have the gift of healing? Does everyone speak in tongues? Does everyone interpret what others are saying in tongues?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Not everyone gets the same spiritual gifts, and that's exactly how it's supposed to work.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century, the church in Corinth was a diverse community facing divisions over spiritual gifts, which were special abilities given by the Holy Spirit, such as healing, speaking in tongues, and interpretation. Paul wrote this letter to address these issues, emphasizing that not every believer receives the same gifts because God distributes them for the overall health and unity of the church. This passage fits into a broader discussion in 1 Corinthians about how all gifts should serve the common good rather than cause envy or disorder.

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