1Cor 12:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Cor 12:1-14:40: 12:1–14:40 The church at Corinth had placed too much emphasis on the gift of tongues (see 14:1-25 , 27 ; cp. the lists in 12:8-10 , 28 , where Paul places tongues last), so Paul gives corrective advice regarding the value and use of spiritual gifts. Summary for 1Cor 12:1-3: 12:1-3 Paul introduces the topic, emphasizing the active presence of the Holy Spirit in believers.

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‏ 1 Corinthians 12:1

Summary for 1Cor 12:1-14:40: 12:1–14:40 ^a The church at Corinth had placed too much emphasis on the gift of tongues (see 14:1-25 ^b, 27 ^c; cp. the lists in 12:8-10 ^d, 28 ^e, where Paul places tongues last), so Paul gives corrective advice regarding the value and use of spiritual gifts.
Summary for 1Cor 12:1-3: 12:1-3 ^f Paul introduces the topic, emphasizing the active presence of the Holy Spirit in believers.