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1 Corinthians 12:5 — King James Version← Study notes

And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.


1 Corinthians 12:5Greek Interlinear

Greek · 1 Corinthians 12:58 words
GreekMeaning
καὶkai
andwordG2532
διαιρέσειςdiaireseis
varietiesnounG1243
διακονιῶνdiakoniōn
of servicesnounG1248
εἰσινeisin
there areverbG1510
καὶkai
butwordG2532
ho
thearticleG3588
αὐτὸςautos
sameadjectiveG846
κύριοςkyrios
LordnounG2962
Greek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.

Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 12:5

“And there are diversities of ministrations, but the same Lord.” Thus, enriching the consolation, he adds mention of the Son also, and of the Father. And again, he calls these gifts by another name, designing by this also an increase of consolation. Wherefore also he thus said: “there are diversities of ministrations, but the same Lord.” For he that hears of “a gift,” and has received a less share, perhaps might grieve; but when we speak of “a ministration,” the case is…

Chrysostom · 4th century · Homily 29 on First Corinthians
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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