1 Corinthians 12:1

AMP: Now about the spiritual gifts [the special endowments given by the Holy Spirit], brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.

ASV: Now concerning spiritual [gifts], brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

BSB: Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.

DARBY: But concerning spiritual [manifestations], brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant.

DRA: Now concerning spiritual things, my brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

KJV: Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

1 Corinthians 12:2

AMP: You know that when you were pagans, you were led off after speechless idols; however you were led off [whether by impulse or habit].

ASV: Ye know that when ye were Gentiles [ye were] led away unto those dumb idols, howsoever ye might led.

BSB: You know that when you were pagans, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.

DARBY: Ye know that when ye were [of the] nations [ye were] led away to dumb idols, in whatever way ye might be led.

DRA: You know that when you were heathens, you went to dumb idols, according as you were led.

KJV: Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.

1 Corinthians 12:3

AMP: Therefore I want you to know that no one speaking by the [power and influence of the] Spirit of God can say, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is [my] Lord,” except by [the power and influence of] the Holy Spirit.

ASV: Wherefore I make known unto you, that no man speaking in the Spirit of God saith, Jesus is anathema; and no man can say, Jesus is Lord, but in the Holy Spirit.

BSB: Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

DARBY: I give you therefore to know, that no one, speaking in [the power of the] Spirit of God, says, Curse [on] Jesus; and no one can say, Lord Jesus, unless in [the power of the] Holy Spirit.

DRA: Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man, speaking by the Spirit of God, saith Anathema to Jesus. And no man can say the Lord Jesus, but by the Holy Ghost.

KJV: Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

1 Corinthians 12:4

AMP: Now there are [distinctive] varieties of spiritual gifts [special abilities given by the grace and extraordinary power of the Holy Spirit operating in believers], but it is the same Spirit [who grants them and empowers believers].

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

BSB: There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

DARBY: But there are distinctions of gifts, but the same Spirit;

DRA: Now there are diversities of graces, but the same Spirit;

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

1 Corinthians 12:5

AMP: And there are [distinctive] varieties of ministries and service, but it is the same Lord [who is served].

ASV: And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord.

BSB: There are different ministries, but the same Lord.

DARBY: and there are distinctions of services, and the same Lord;

DRA: And there are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord;

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

1 Corinthians 12:6

AMP: And there are [distinctive] ways of working [to accomplish things], but it is the same God who produces all things in all believers [inspiring, energizing, and empowering them].

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

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

DARBY: and there are distinctions of operations, but the same God who operates all things in all.

DRA: And there are diversities of operations, but the same God, who worketh all in all.

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

1 Corinthians 12:7

AMP: But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit [the spiritual illumination and the enabling of the Holy Spirit] for the common good.

ASV: But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal.

BSB: Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

DARBY: But to each the manifestation of the Spirit is given for profit.

DRA: And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit.

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

1 Corinthians 12:8

AMP: To one is given through the [Holy] Spirit [the power to speak] the message of wisdom, and to another [the power to express] the word of knowledge and understanding according to the same Spirit;

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

BSB: To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,

DARBY: For to one, by the Spirit, is given [the] word of wisdom; and to another [the] word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;

DRA: To one indeed, by the Spirit, is given the word of wisdom: and to another, the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;

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

1 Corinthians 12:9

AMP: to another [wonder-working] faith [is given] by the same [Holy] Spirit, and to another the [extraordinary] gifts of healings by the one Spirit;

ASV: to another faith, in the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings, in the one Spirit;

BSB: to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,

DARBY: and to a different one faith, in [the power of] the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healing in [the power of] the same Spirit;

DRA: To another, faith in the same spirit; to another, the grace of healing in one Spirit;

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

1 Corinthians 12:10

AMP: and to another the working of miracles, and to another prophecy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people], and to another discernment of spirits [the ability to distinguish sound, godly doctrine from the deceptive doctrine of man-made religions and cults], to another various kinds of [unknown] tongues, and to another interpretation of tongues.

ASV: and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discernings of spirits; to another [divers] kinds of tongues; and to another the interpretation of tongues:

BSB: to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.

DARBY: and to another operations of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; and to a different one kinds of tongues; and to another interpretation of tongues.

DRA: To another, the working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the discerning of spirits; to another, diverse kinds of tongues; to another, interpretation of speeches.

KJV: 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 12:11

AMP: All these things [the gifts, the achievements, the abilities, the empowering] are brought about by one and the same [Holy] Spirit, distributing to each one individually just as He chooses.

ASV: but all these worketh the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each one severally even as he will.

BSB: All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.

DARBY: But all these things operates the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each in particular according as he pleases.

DRA: But all these things one and the same Spirit worketh, dividing to every one according as he will.

KJV: But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

1 Corinthians 12:12

AMP: For just as the body is one and yet has many parts, and all the parts, though many, form [only] one body, so it is with Christ.

ASV: For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ.

BSB: The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ.

DARBY: For even as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of the body, being many, are one body, so also [is] the Christ.

DRA: For as the body is one, and hath many members; and all the members of the body, whereas they are many, yet are one body, so also is Christ.

KJV: For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:13

AMP: For by one [Holy] Spirit we were all baptized into one body, [spiritually transformed—united together] whether Jews or Greeks (Gentiles), slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one [Holy] Spirit [since the same Holy Spirit fills each life]. [Rom 3:22; Gal 3:28]

ASV: For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all made to drink of one Spirit.

BSB: For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

DARBY: For also in [the power of] one Spirit *we* have all been baptised into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bondmen or free, and have all been given to drink of one Spirit.

DRA: For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free; and in one Spirit we have all been made to drink.

KJV: For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:14

AMP: For the [human] body does not consist of one part, but of many [limbs and organs].

ASV: For the body is not one member, but many.

BSB: For the body does not consist of one part, but of many.

DARBY: For also the body is not one member but many.

DRA: For the body also is not one member, but many.

KJV: For the body is not one member, but many.

1 Corinthians 12:15

AMP: If the foot says, “Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body,” is it not on the contrary still a part of the body?

ASV: If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.

BSB: If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body.

DARBY: If the foot say, Because I am not a hand I am not of the body, is it on account of this not indeed of the body?

DRA: If the foot should say, because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body ?

KJV: If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?

1 Corinthians 12:16

AMP: If the ear says, “Because I am not an eye, I am not a part of the body,” is it not on the contrary still a part of the body?

ASV: And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.

BSB: And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body.

DARBY: And if the ear say, Because I am not an eye I am not of the body, is it on account of this not indeed of the body?

DRA: And if the ear should say, because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body ?

KJV: And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?

1 Corinthians 12:17

AMP: If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole [body] were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?

ASV: If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?

BSB: If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?

DARBY: If the whole body [were] an eye, where the hearing? if all hearing, where the smelling?

DRA: If the whole body were the eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling?

KJV: If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?

1 Corinthians 12:18

AMP: But now [as things really are], God has placed and arranged the parts in the body, each one of them, just as He willed and saw fit [with the best balance of function].

ASV: But now hath God set the members each one of them in the body, even as it pleased him.

BSB: But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design.

DARBY: But now God has set the members, each one of them in the body, according as it has pleased [him].

DRA: But now God hath set the members every one of them in the body as it hath pleased him.

KJV: But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.

1 Corinthians 12:19

AMP: If they all were a single organ, where would [the rest of] the body be?

ASV: And if they were all one member, where were the body?

BSB: If they were all one part, where would the body be?

DARBY: But if all were one member, where the body?

DRA: And if they all were one member, where would be the body?

KJV: And if they were all one member, where were the body?

1 Corinthians 12:20

AMP: But now [as things really are] there are many parts [different limbs and organs], but a single body.

ASV: But now they are many members, but one body.

BSB: As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

DARBY: But now the members [are] many, and the body one.

DRA: But now there are many members indeed, yet one body.

KJV: But now are they many members, yet but one body.

1 Corinthians 12:21

AMP: The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.”

ASV: And the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee: or again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.

BSB: The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Nor can the head say to the feet, “I do not need you.”

DARBY: The eye cannot say to the hand, I have not need of thee; or again, the head to the feet, I have not need of you.

DRA: And the eye cannot say to the hand: I need not thy help; nor again the head to the feet: I have no need of you.

KJV: And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.

1 Corinthians 12:22

AMP: But quite the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are [absolutely] necessary;

ASV: Nay, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be more feeble are necessary:

BSB: On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,

DARBY: But much rather, the members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary;

DRA: Yea, much more those that seem to be the more feeble members of the body, are more necessary.

KJV: Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:

1 Corinthians 12:23

AMP: and as for those parts of the body which we consider less honorable, these we treat with greater honor; and our less presentable parts are treated with greater modesty,

ASV: and those [parts] of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely [parts] have more abundant comeliness;

BSB: and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty,

DARBY: and those [parts] of the body which we esteem to be the more void of honour, these we clothe with more abundant honour; and our uncomely [parts] have more abundant comeliness;

DRA: And such as we think to be the less honourable members of the body, about these we put more abundant honour; and those that are our uncomely parts, have more abundant comeliness.

KJV: And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.

1 Corinthians 12:24

AMP: while our more presentable parts do not require it. But God has combined the [whole] body, giving greater honor to that part which lacks it,

ASV: whereas our comely [parts] have no need: but God tempered the body together, giving more abundant honor to that [part] which lacked;

BSB: whereas our presentable parts have no such need.But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it,

DARBY: but our comely [parts] have not need. But God has tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to [the part] that lacked;

DRA: But our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, giving to that which wanted the more abundant honour,

KJV: For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:

1 Corinthians 12:25

AMP: so that there would be no division or discord in the body [that is, lack of adaptation of the parts to each other], but that the parts may have the same concern for one another.

ASV: that there should be no schism in the body; but [that] the members should have the same care one for another.

BSB: so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another.

DARBY: that there might be no division in the body, but that the members might have the same concern one for another.

DRA: That there might be no schism in the body; but the members might be mutually careful one for another.

KJV: That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.

1 Corinthians 12:26

AMP: And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.

ASV: And whether one member suffereth, all the members suffer with it; or [one] member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

BSB: If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

DARBY: And if one member suffer, all the members suffer with [it]; and if one member be glorified, all the members rejoice with [it].

DRA: And if one member suffer any thing, all the members suffer with it; or if one member glory, all the members rejoice with it.

KJV: And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.

1 Corinthians 12:27

AMP: Now you [collectively] are Christ’s body, and individually [you are] members of it [each with his own special purpose and function].

ASV: Now ye are the body of Christ, and severally members thereof.

BSB: Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it.

DARBY: Now *ye* are Christ's body, and members in particular.

DRA: Now you are the body of Christ, and members of member.

KJV: Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

1 Corinthians 12:28

AMP: So God has appointed and placed in the church [for His own use]: first apostles [chosen by Christ], second prophets [those who foretell the future, those who speak a new message from God to the people], third teachers, then those who work miracles, then those with the gifts of healings, the helpers, the administrators, and speakers in various kinds of [unknown] tongues.

ASV: And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, [divers] kinds of tongues.

BSB: And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

DARBY: And God has set certain in the assembly: first, apostles; secondly, prophets; thirdly, teachers; then miraculous powers; then gifts of healings; helps; governments; kinds of tongues.

DRA: And God indeed hath set some in the church; first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly doctors; after that miracles; then the graces of healing, helps, governments, kinds of tongues, interpretations of speeches.

KJV: And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

1 Corinthians 12:29

AMP: Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?

ASV: Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all [workers of] miracles?

BSB: Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

DARBY: [Are] all apostles? [are] all prophets? [are] all teachers? [are] all [in possession of] miraculous powers?

DRA: Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all doctors?

KJV: Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

1 Corinthians 12:30

AMP: Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?

ASV: have all gifts of healings? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?

BSB: Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?

DARBY: have all gifts of healings? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?

DRA: Are all workers of miracles? Have all the grace of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?

KJV: Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?

1 Corinthians 12:31

AMP: But earnestly desire and strive for the greater gifts [if acquiring them is going to be your goal].And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one of the choicest graces and the highest of them all: unselfish love].

ASV: But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.

BSB: But eagerly desire the greater gifts.And now I will show you the most excellent way.

DARBY: But desire earnestly the greater gifts, and yet shew I unto you a way of more surpassing excellence.

DRA: But be zealous for the better gifts. And I shew unto you yet a more excellent way.

KJV: But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 12

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