1 Corinthians 12:4

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

'diversities' -'varieties' (NASV); 'Old word for distinctions, differences, distributions' (Robertson p. 168) Gifts differ, or different gifts are given to different persons.

'gifts' -5486. charisma khar'-is-mah; from 5483;. (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or passion); (specifically). (spiritual) endowment, i.e. (subjectively) religious qualification, or (objectively) miraculous faculty: -(free) gift.

-'means. favour..bestowed or received without any merit.' (Robertson p. 168)

'but the same Spirit' -'but the same Spirit gives them all.' (Con)

Points to Note:

1. The Spirit didn't confer the same gift on all believers.

2. Since all the gifts proceed from the same Spirit, none of the gifts should be depreciated.

3. The gifts are given, hence there is no room to boast. No Christian has ever earned or merited these gifts.

4.. diversity of gifts was needed for the NT Church.

'Paul's concern here is to offer. considerable list so that they will stop being singular in their own emphasis.' (Fee p. 585)