1 Corinthians 12 - Summary

Paul introduces the topic of spiritual gifts by distinguishing the Spirit's work from demonically-induced utterances, then catalogs diverse gifts (wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues, interpretation) distributed by the one Spirit. He employs the body metaphor to teach that all members, whether seemingly less honorable or weaker, are necessary, and God has tempered the body together so that there should be no schism but mutual care among members.