1 Corinthians 12:6

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

'diversities of workings' -'varieties of effects' (NASV) 'As to their effect, they are workings or operations or manifestations of divine power.' (Erdman p. 122) 'Outward manifestations and results of spiritual gifts.' (Vincent p. 256)

Points to Note:

1. Here we have another set of passages that mention three persons in the Godhead. Spirit, Lord, and God are not synonyms in these verses, compare- Ephesians 4:4. But rather refer to three distinct persons.

2. 'the Godhead acts in concert to bring these gifts so you can be sure the gifts aren't intended to divide the assembly.' (McGuiggan p. 167)

3. The Corinthians were tending to focus on the gifts, even particular gifts above others, rather than focusing on the God who gave them. To the Corinthians, the gifts had become "an end" in themselves. It appears they were worshipping the gifts, instead of the source of these gifts.

'who worketh all things in all' -'who works all things in all persons' (NASV) 'who works (or effects) all of them (meaning the "gifts" and "ministries" as well) in all people.' (Fee p. 588) God was the source of each gift, and hence no one among the gifted could boast that God was working through him any more than another Christian with. different gift.

Verses 4-6 should of taken some of the arrogance out of certain gifted Corinthians. (1) The gifts were free, undeserved and unearned. (2) They were meant to serve others rather than calling attention to the person exercising the gift, i.e. if you had. gift you were supposed to 'serve'. (3) The power for the gifts didn't reside inherently in the Corinthians.