1 Corinthians 12:3

Wherefore] i.e. because these gifts differ from any experience you had when heathens. Calleth Jesus accursed] RV 'saith, Jesus is anathema,' as unbelieving Jews would say. Jesus is the Lord] cp. Romans 10:9 (RV). This sincere confession is the essence of Christianity, and proves the presence of the Holy Spirit, the possession of a gift from Him. For a similar test cp. 1 John 2:1. Prof. Stevens paraphrases thus: 'The very first thing to be understood is that the confession of Jesus Christ as Lord is the keynote of all inspired speech. The primary test of the Spirit's inspiration is: Do you acknowledge the Lordship of Christ?'

4-11. There are many gifts, but all are bestowed by one Spirit.

4, 5, 6. Spirit.. Lord.. God] The doctrine of the Holy Trinity is implied here. Administrations] RV 'ministrations'; ways in which the Lord is served. Operations] RV 'workings.' Which worketh all in all] i.e. who is the author and instigator of all these activities in all who possess them.