1 Corinthians 12:5
“And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And there are differences of administrations,.... Or ministries; offices in the church, ministered in by different…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Of administrations - Margin, “Ministries.” The word properly denotes “ministries;” so that there are different ranks and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Differences of administrations - Διακονιων· Various offices in the Church, such as apostle, prophet, and teacher; under…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 12:1-11
The apostle comes now to treat of spiritual gifts, which abounded in the church of Corinth, but were greatly abused.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
differences The Greek word is the same in 1Co 12:4-6. It is used in the Septuagint (1Ch 26:1; 1Ch 8:14; Ezr 6:18) of the…
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