KJV ORIGINAL
And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
There are different ways to serve and lead, but we're all working for the same Lord.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Different roles, same boss, we're all on the same team.
📚 Historical Context
The Apostle Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to the church in Corinth, a diverse and morally complex city in ancient Greece, where believers were struggling with divisions and misunderstandings about spiritual gifts. In Chapter 12, Paul uses the metaphor of the body of Christ to emphasize that all gifts and roles come from the same source, promoting unity amid variety. This verse specifically highlights that different forms of service or administration in the church still serve the same Lord, Jesus Christ.
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