1 Corinthians 12:7 kjv — But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

King James Version

"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal."

— 1 Corinthians 12:7, King James Version

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1 Corinthians 12 — Context

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

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

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

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But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

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For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

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To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

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To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

1 Corinthians 12:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 12:7 say?
1 Corinthians 12:7 in the King James Version reads: “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 12:7 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 12:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 7.
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 12:7.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 12:7 in?
1 Corinthians 12:7 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 12:7?
1 Corinthians 12:7 reads (KJV): “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.” 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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