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1 Corinthians 12:9

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

1 Corinthians 12:9

Verse 9 of 31

Scripture focus

To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

1 Corinthians 12:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:9

Theological / Devotional

Faith. The faith here spoken of is not that which all Christians possess. It is a special kind of faith such as enables its possessor to do exceptional exploits for God (see Matt. 17:20; 21:21; 1 Cor. 13:2).

Gifts of healing. Special powers are here indicated such as those exercised by the apostles (Mark 16:18; Acts 3:2-8 ; 14:8-10; etc.). It is, of course, the privilege of all to request healing for the sick and to receive answers to prayer. But this is to be distinguished from the “gifts of healing” here spoken of. It appears that those with this gift possessed divine knowledge and direction in their work, and healed only those whom God directed them to heal. They thus possessed certain knowledge of the outcome.

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