Quotes About Gifts

He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.

For Godís gifts and His call are irrevocable.

We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If oneís gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.

I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.

Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.

There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

There are different ministries, but the same Lord.

There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people.

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,

to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,

to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.

All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.

And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?

But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.

Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.

It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.

Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.