1 Corinthians 12:4

Diversities [δ ι α ι ρ ε σ ε ι ς]. Only here in the New Testament. It may also be rendered distributions. There is no objection to combining both meanings, a distribution of gifts implying a diversity. Ver. 11, however, seems to favor distributions.

Gifts [χ α ρ ι σ μ α τ ω ν]. See on Romans 1:11.

Administrations [δ ι α κ ο ν ι ω ν]. Rev., better, ministrations. Compare Ephesians 4:12. In the New Testament commonly of spiritual service of an official character. See Acts 1:25; Acts 6:4; Acts 20:24; Romans 11:13; 1 Timothy 1:12; and on minister, Matthew 20:26.