1 Corinthians 12:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.

Complete Jewish Bible:

And there are different modes of working, but it is the same God working them all in everyone.

Berean Standard Bible:

There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people.

American Standard Version:

And there are diversities of workings, but the same God, who worketh all things in all.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} there are^{G1526} diversities^{G1243} of operations^{G1755}, but^{G1161} it is^{G2076} the same^{G846} God^{G2316} which^{G3588} worketh^{G1754} all^{G3956} in^{G1722} all^{G3956}.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 12:6

1 Corinthians 12:6 is part of the Apostle Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth, a city in ancient Greece. In this letter, Paul addresses various issues and questions that the Corinthian Christians had about church life and practice. The broader context of 1 Corinthians 12 is a discussion on spiritual gifts, which begins in verse 1 and continues through chapter 14.

In verse 12:6, "And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all," Paul emphasizes the diversity and unity within the body of Christ. The term "operations" refers to the various ways in which God's power is made manifest through different spiritual gifts. Paul acknowledges that while there are a multitude of gifts, they all originate from the same divine source. This verse underscores the idea that despite the variety of spiritual gifts, ministries, and effects within the Christian community, it is ultimately the same God who is active in and through each believer.

The historical context of this verse is important to consider. The early Christian church was incredibly diverse, comprising people from different cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds. This diversity sometimes led to division and conflict within the church, as members struggled to understand and appreciate their differences. Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 12 serves to unify the believers by reminding them that their various gifts and roles are all essential parts of the body of Christ, and that they are all empowered by the same Spirit for the common good of the church.

In summary, 1 Corinthians 12:6 highlights the unity and diversity within the Christian community, affirming that the same God is at work in all believers, regardless of the differences in their spiritual gifts and functions within the church. This message encourages believers to value their own gifts and those of others, recognizing that all contributions are vital and divinely orchestrated for the edification of the church.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1526
   There are 146 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰσί
   Transliteration: eisí
   Pronunciation: i-see'
   Description: 3rd person plural present indicative of εἰμί; they are:--agree, are, be, dure, X is, were.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1243
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διαίρεσις
   Transliteration: diaíresis
   Pronunciation: dee-ah'-ee-res-is
   Description: from διαιρέω; a distinction or (concretely) variety:--difference, diversity.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1755
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐνέργημα
   Transliteration: enérgēma
   Pronunciation: en-erg'-ay-mah
   Description: from ἐνεργέω; an effect:--operation, working.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
6. Strong's Number: G2076
   There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐστί
   Transliteration: estí
   Pronunciation: es-tee'
   Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
   
7. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2316
   There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θεός
   Transliteration: theós
   Pronunciation: theh'-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
   
9. Strong's Number: G3588
   There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὁ
   Transliteration: ho
   Pronunciation: to
   Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1754
    There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐνεργέω
    Transliteration: energéō
    Pronunciation: en-erg-eh'-o
    Description: from ἐνεργής; to be active, efficient:--do, (be) effectual (fervent), be mighty in, shew forth self, work (effectually in).
    
11. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.