1Cor 12:11 | TNotes | STEP | 12:11 The Spirit ... decides which gift each person should have: See 12:4 , 6 , 18 , 28 . Paul paradoxically affirms both the sovereign choice of God in giving spiritual gifts and the human responsibility to “earnestly desire the most helpful gifts” (12:31 ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 12:11

12:11 ^a The Spirit ... decides which gift each person should have: See 12:4 ^b, 6 ^c, 18 ^d, 28 ^e. Paul paradoxically affirms both the sovereign choice of God in giving spiritual gifts and the human responsibility to “earnestly desire the most helpful gifts” (12:31 ^f).