Apologetics Bible

1Corinthians 12:1

Greek

Περὶ δὲ τῶν πνευματικῶν, ἀδελφοί, οὐ θέλω ὑμᾶς ἀγνοεῖν.

Peri de ton pneymatikon, adelphoi, oy thelo ymas agnoein.

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

AKJV: Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I would not have you ignorant.

ASV: Now concerning spiritualgifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

YLT: And concerning the spiritual things, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:2

Greek

οἴδατε ὅτι ὅτε ἔθνη ἦτε πρὸς τὰ εἴδωλα τὰ ἄφωνα ὡς ἂν ἤγεσθε ἀπαγόμενοι.

oidate oti ote ethne ete pros ta eidola ta aphona os an egesthe apagomenoi.

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

AKJV: You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, even as you were led.

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

YLT: ye have known that ye were nations, unto the dumb idols--as ye were led--being carried away;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:3

Greek

διὸ γνωρίζω ὑμῖν ὅτι οὐδεὶς ἐν πνεύματι θεοῦ λαλῶν λέγει· Ἀνάθεμα ⸀Ἰησοῦς, καὶ οὐδεὶς δύναται εἰπεῖν· ⸂Κύριος Ἰησοῦς⸃ εἰ μὴ ἐν πνεύματι ἁγίῳ.

dio gnorizo ymin oti oydeis en pneymati theoy lalon legei· Anathema Iesoys, kai oydeis dynatai eipein· Kyrios Iesoys ei me en pneymati agio.

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.

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

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.

YLT: wherefore, I give you to understand that no one, in the Spirit of God speaking, saith Jesus is anathema, and no one is able to say Jesus is Lord, except in the Holy Spirit.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:4

Greek

Διαιρέσεις δὲ χαρισμάτων εἰσίν, τὸ δὲ αὐτὸ πνεῦμα·

Diaireseis de charismaton eisin, to de ayto pneyma·

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

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

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

YLT: And there are diversities of gifts, and the same Spirit;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:5

Greek

καὶ διαιρέσεις διακονιῶν εἰσιν, καὶ ὁ αὐτὸς κύριος·

kai diaireseis diakonion eisin, kai o aytos kyrios·

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

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

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

YLT: and there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:6

Greek

καὶ διαιρέσεις ἐνεργημάτων εἰσίν, ⸂ὁ δὲ⸃ ⸀αὐτὸς θεός, ὁ ἐνεργῶν τὰ πάντα ἐν πᾶσιν.

kai diaireseis energematon eisin, o de aytos theos, o energon ta panta en pasin.

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

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

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

YLT: and there are diversities of workings, and it is the same God--who is working the all in all.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:7

Greek

ἑκάστῳ δὲ δίδοται ἡ φανέρωσις τοῦ πνεύματος πρὸς τὸ συμφέρον.

ekasto de didotai e phanerosis toy pneymatos pros to sympheron.

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

AKJV: But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit with.

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

YLT: And to each hath been given the manifestation of the Spirit for profit;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:8

Greek

ᾧ μὲν γὰρ διὰ τοῦ πνεύματος δίδοται λόγος σοφίας, ἄλλῳ δὲ λόγος γνώσεως κατὰ τὸ αὐτὸ πνεῦμα,

o men gar dia toy pneymatos didotai logos sophias, allo de logos gnoseos kata to ayto pneyma,

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

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

YLT: for to one through the Spirit hath been given a word of wisdom, and to another a word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:9

Greek

⸀ἑτέρῳ πίστις ἐν τῷ αὐτῷ πνεύματι, ⸀ἄλλῳ χαρίσματα ἰαμάτων ἐν τῷ ⸀ἑνὶ πνεύματι,

etero pistis en to ayto pneymati, allo charismata iamaton en to eni pneymati,

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

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

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

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

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:10

Greek

⸀ἄλλῳ ἐνεργήματα δυνάμεων, ⸁ἄλλῳ προφητεία, ⸀1ἄλλῳ διακρίσεις πνευμάτων, ⸀ἑτέρῳ γένη γλωσσῶν, ⸀2ἄλλῳ ἑρμηνεία γλωσσῶν·

allo energemata dynameon, allo propheteia, allo diakriseis pneymaton, etero gene glosson, allo ermeneia glosson·

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:

AKJV: 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:

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:

YLT: and to another in-workings of mighty deeds; and to another prophecy; and to another discernings of spirits; and to another divers kinds of tongues; and to another interpretation of tongues:

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:11

Greek

πάντα δὲ ταῦτα ἐνεργεῖ τὸ ἓν καὶ τὸ αὐτὸ πνεῦμα, διαιροῦν ἰδίᾳ ἑκάστῳ καθὼς βούλεται.

panta de tayta energei to en kai to ayto pneyma, diairoyn idia ekasto kathos boyletai.

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

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

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

YLT: and all these doth work the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each severally as he intendeth.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:12

Greek

Καθάπερ γὰρ τὸ σῶμα ἕν ἐστιν καὶ μέλη ⸂πολλὰ ἔχει⸃, πάντα δὲ τὰ μέλη τοῦ ⸀σώματος πολλὰ ὄντα ἕν ἐστιν σῶμα, οὕτως καὶ ὁ Χριστός·

Kathaper gar to soma en estin kai mele polla echei, panta de ta mele toy somatos polla onta en estin soma, oytos kai o Christos·

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.

AKJV: For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is 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.

YLT: For, even as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of the one body, being many, are one body, so also is the Christ,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:13

Greek

καὶ γὰρ ἐν ἑνὶ πνεύματι ἡμεῖς πάντες εἰς ἓν σῶμα ἐβαπτίσθημεν, εἴτε Ἰουδαῖοι εἴτε Ἕλληνες, εἴτε δοῦλοι εἴτε ἐλεύθεροι, καὶ ⸀πάντες ἓν πνεῦμα ἐποτίσθημεν.

kai gar en eni pneymati emeis pantes eis en soma ebaptisthemen, eite Ioydaioi eite Ellenes, eite doyloi eite eleytheroi, kai pantes en pneyma epotisthemen.

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.

AKJV: 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.

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.

YLT: for also in one Spirit we all to one body were baptized, whether Jews or Greeks, whether servants or freemen, and all into one Spirit were made to drink,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:14

Greek

Καὶ γὰρ τὸ σῶμα οὐκ ἔστιν ἓν μέλος ἀλλὰ πολλά.

Kai gar to soma oyk estin en melos alla polla.

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

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

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

YLT: for also the body is not one member, but many;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the body is not one member, but many.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:15

Greek

ἐὰν εἴπῃ ὁ πούς· Ὅτι οὐκ εἰμὶ χείρ, οὐκ εἰμὶ ἐκ τοῦ σώματος, οὐ παρὰ τοῦτο οὐκ ἔστιν ἐκ τοῦ σώματος;

ean eipe o poys· Oti oyk eimi cheir, oyk eimi ek toy somatos, oy para toyto oyk estin ek toy somatos;

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?

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

YLT: if the foot may say, `Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body;' it is not, because of this, not of the body;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:16

Greek

καὶ ἐὰν εἴπῃ τὸ οὖς· Ὅτι οὐκ εἰμὶ ὀφθαλμός, οὐκ εἰμὶ ἐκ τοῦ σώματος, οὐ παρὰ τοῦτο οὐκ ἔστιν ἐκ τοῦ σώματος·

kai ean eipe to oys· Oti oyk eimi ophthalmos, oyk eimi ek toy somatos, oy para toyto oyk estin ek toy somatos·

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?

AKJV: 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?

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.

YLT: and if the ear may say, `Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body;' it is not, because of this, not of the body?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:17

Greek

εἰ ὅλον τὸ σῶμα ὀφθαλμός, ποῦ ἡ ἀκοή; εἰ ὅλον ἀκοή, ποῦ ἡ ὄσφρησις;

ei olon to soma ophthalmos, poy e akoe; ei olon akoe, poy e osphresis;

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

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

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

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

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:18

Greek

⸀νυνὶ δὲ ὁ θεὸς ἔθετο τὰ μέλη, ἓν ἕκαστον αὐτῶν, ἐν τῷ σώματι καθὼς ἠθέλησεν.

nyni de o theos etheto ta mele, en ekaston ayton, en to somati kathos ethelesen.

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

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

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

YLT: and now, God did set the members each one of them in the body, according as He willed,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:19

Greek

εἰ δὲ ἦν τὰ πάντα ἓν μέλος, ποῦ τὸ σῶμα;

ei de en ta panta en melos, poy to soma;

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

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

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

YLT: and if all were one member, where the body?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And if they were all one member, where were the body?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:20

Greek

νῦν δὲ πολλὰ ⸀μὲν μέλη, ἓν δὲ σῶμα.

nyn de polla men mele, en de soma.

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

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

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

YLT: and now, indeed, are many members, and one body;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But now are they many members, yet but one body.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:21

Greek

οὐ δύναται δὲ ὁ ὀφθαλμὸς εἰπεῖν τῇ χειρί· Χρείαν σου οὐκ ἔχω, ἢ πάλιν ἡ κεφαλὴ τοῖς ποσίν· Χρείαν ὑμῶν οὐκ ἔχω·

oy dynatai de o ophthalmos eipein te cheiri· Chreian soy oyk echo, e palin e kephale tois posin· Chreian ymon oyk echo·

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.

AKJV: And 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.

YLT: and an eye is not able to say to the hand, I have no need of thee;' nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.'

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:22

Greek

ἀλλὰ πολλῷ μᾶλλον τὰ δοκοῦντα μέλη τοῦ σώματος ἀσθενέστερα ὑπάρχειν ἀναγκαῖά ἐστιν,

alla pollo mallon ta dokoynta mele toy somatos asthenestera yparchein anagkaia estin,

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

AKJV: No, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:

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

YLT: But much more the members of the body which seem to be more infirm are necessary,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:23

Greek

καὶ ἃ δοκοῦμεν ἀτιμότερα εἶναι τοῦ σώματος, τούτοις τιμὴν περισσοτέραν περιτίθεμεν, καὶ τὰ ἀσχήμονα ἡμῶν εὐσχημοσύνην περισσοτέραν ἔχει,

kai a dokoymen atimotera einai toy somatos, toytois timen perissoteran peritithemen, kai ta aschemona emon eyschemosynen perissoteran echei,

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.

AKJV: And those members of the body, which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.

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;

YLT: and those that we think to be less honourable of the body, around these we put more abundant honour, and our unseemly things have seemliness more abundant,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:24

Greek

τὰ δὲ εὐσχήμονα ἡμῶν οὐ χρείαν ⸀ἔχει. ἀλλὰ ὁ θεὸς συνεκέρασεν τὸ σῶμα, τῷ ⸀ὑστεροῦντι περισσοτέραν δοὺς τιμήν,

ta de eyschemona emon oy chreian echei. alla o theos synekerasen to soma, to ysteroynti perissoteran doys timen,

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:

AKJV: For our comely parts have no need: but God has tempered the body together, having given more abundant honor to that part which lacked.

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

YLT: and our seemly things have no need; but God did temper the body together, to the lacking part having given more abundant honour,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:25

Greek

ἵνα μὴ ᾖ ⸀σχίσμα ἐν τῷ σώματι, ἀλλὰ τὸ αὐτὸ ὑπὲρ ἀλλήλων μεριμνῶσι τὰ μέλη.

ina me e schisma en to somati, alla to ayto yper allelon merimnosi ta mele.

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

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

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

YLT: that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same anxiety for one another,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:26

Greek

καὶ ⸀εἴτε πάσχει ἓν μέλος, συμπάσχει πάντα τὰ μέλη· εἴτε δοξάζεται ⸀μέλος, συγχαίρει πάντα τὰ μέλη.

kai eite paschei en melos, sympaschei panta ta mele· eite doxazetai melos, sygchairei panta ta mele.

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

AKJV: And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honored, all the members 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.

YLT: and whether one member doth suffer, suffer with it do all the members, or one member is glorified, rejoice with it do all the members;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:27

Greek

Ὑμεῖς δέ ἐστε σῶμα Χριστοῦ καὶ μέλη ἐκ μέρους.

Ymeis de este soma Christoy kai mele ek meroys.

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

AKJV: Now you are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

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

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

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:28

Greek

καὶ οὓς μὲν ἔθετο ὁ θεὸς ἐν τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ πρῶτον ἀποστόλους, δεύτερον προφήτας, τρίτον διδασκάλους, ἔπειτα δυνάμεις, ⸀ἔπειτα χαρίσματα ἰαμάτων, ἀντιλήμψεις, κυβερνήσεις, γένη γλωσσῶν.

kai oys men etheto o theos en te ekklesia proton apostoloys, deyteron prophetas, triton didaskaloys, epeita dynameis, epeita charismata iamaton, antilempseis, kyberneseis, gene glosson.

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.

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

YLT: And some, indeed, did God set in the assembly, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, afterwards powers, afterwards gifts of healings, helpings, governings, divers kinds of tongues;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:29

Greek

μὴ πάντες ἀπόστολοι; μὴ πάντες προφῆται; μὴ πάντες διδάσκαλοι; μὴ πάντες δυνάμεις;

me pantes apostoloi; me pantes prophetai; me pantes didaskaloi; me pantes dynameis;

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

AKJV: 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?

YLT: are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all powers?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:30

Greek

μὴ πάντες χαρίσματα ἔχουσιν ἰαμάτων; μὴ πάντες γλώσσαις λαλοῦσιν; μὴ πάντες διερμηνεύουσιν;

me pantes charismata echoysin iamaton; me pantes glossais laloysin; me pantes diermeneyoysin;

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

AKJV: Have all the 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?

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

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 12:31

Greek

ζηλοῦτε δὲ τὰ χαρίσματα τὰ ⸀μείζονα. καὶ ἔτι καθʼ ὑπερβολὴν ὁδὸν ὑμῖν δείκνυμι.

zeloyte de ta charismata ta meizona. kai eti kath yperbolen odon ymin deiknymi.

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

AKJV: But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I to you a more excellent way.

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

YLT: and desire earnestly the better gifts; and yet a far excelling way do I shew to you:

Exposition: 1Corinthians 12:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.