1 Corinthians 12:28

In the church, then. Nine spiritual gifts were named; nine positions in the church are now given. God has put all in place. Compare 1 Corinthians 12:18. Apostles. The Twelve, plus Paul. From them all must receive the knowledge of the gospel. They have no replacements, and even though dead, they still speak to us through the New Testament writings. Prophets. Who spoke God's message by inspiration (see note on 1 Corinthians 12:10). Teachers. Who had the gift from the Spirit to teach God's Truth. Miracles. Who confirm the gospel by means of miracles. To heal diseases. To help. Compare Acts 4:36; Acts 9:27. Spiritual ability to encourage and to help others. To direct. The spiritual ability to organize. This might be the church-elders (leaders), or one who has the gift of being able to tell the difference (see 1 Corinthians 12:10). To speak in strange tongues. This is last on the list, but the Corinthians rated it the highest. See note on 1 Corinthians 12:10. All Paul mentions here have the spiritual gifts. Compare Ephesians 4:11.