1 Corinthians 12:5 nasb — And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.

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"And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord."

— 1 Corinthians 12:5, NASB

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1 Corinthians 12 — Context

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You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led.

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Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus is accursed"; and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit.

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Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.

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And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.

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There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons.

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But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

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For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit;

1 Corinthians 12:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 12:5 say?
1 Corinthians 12:5 in the NASB reads: “And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 12:5 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 12:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 5.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 12:5.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 12:5 in?
1 Corinthians 12:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 12:5?
1 Corinthians 12:5 reads (NASB): “And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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