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Selected Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:6 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 1Co 12:6 |
King James |
And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
operations--(Compare Co1 12:10).
same God . . . worketh--by His Spirit working (Co1 12:11).
all in all--all of them (the "gifts") in all the persons (who possess them). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Of operations - Of works; to wit, of miracles, such as God produces in the church, in the establishment and defense of his religion. There are different operations on the mind and heart; and different powers given to man, or different qualifications in building up and defending his cause. Or it may be, possibly, that Paul here refers to the works of God mainly for mere "illustration," and by the word "operations" means the works which God has performed in creation and providence. His works are various. They are not all alike, though they come from the same hand. The sun, the moon, the stars, the earth are different; the trees of the forest, the beasts of the field, the fowls of the air, the inhabitants of the deep are different; the flowers, and shrubs, and herbs are different from each other; yet. however much they may vary, they are formed by the same hand. are the productions of the same God, are to be regarded as proofs of the same wisdom and power. The same thing should be expected in his church; and we should anticipate that the endowments of its members would be various.
But it is the same God - The same Father; all these operations are produced by the same God. They should not, therefore, be undervalued or despised; nor should anyone be unduly elated, or pride himself on what has been conferred by God alone.
All in all - All these operations are to be traced to him. His agency is everywhere. It is as really seen in the insect's wing as in the limbs of the mammoth; as really in the humblest violet as in the loftiest oak of the forest. All, therefore, should regard themselves as under his direction, and should submit to his arrangements. If people regard their endowments as the gift of God, they will be thankful for them, and they will not be disposed to despise or undervalue others who have been placed in a more humble condition and rank in the church. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Operations (ἐνεργήματα)
Rev., workings. Outward manifestations and results of spiritual gifts. The kindred word ἐνέργεια energy is used only by Paul: and only of superhuman good or evil. Compare Eph 1:19; Eph 3:7; Col 2:12. See on Mar 6:14.
Worketh (ἐνεργῶν)
Etymologically akin to operations. See on Mar 6:14; see on Jam 5:16.
All (τὰ πάντα)
Or them all. The article shows that they are regarded collectively. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Operations - Effects produced. This word is of a larger extent than either of the former. But it is the same God who worketh all these effects in all the persons concerned. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Diversities of operations - Ενεργηματων· Miraculous influences exerted on others; such as the expulsion of demons, inflicting extraordinary punishments, as in the case of Ananias and Sapphira, Elymas the sorcerer, etc., the healing of different diseases, raising the dead, etc.: all these proceeded from God the Father, as the fountain of all goodness and power, and the immediate dispenser of every good and perfect gift.
In the three preceding verses we find more than an indirect reference to the doctrine of the sacred Trinity.
Gifts are attributed to the Holy Spirit, Co1 12:4.
Administrations to the Lord Jesus, Co1 12:5.
Operations to God the Father, Co1 12:6.
He who may think this fanciful must account for the very evident distinctions here in some more satisfactory way. |
11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
14 And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
14 And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.