1Cor 12:28-29 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Cor 12:28-31: 12:28-31 Paul lists some of the different individual roles given to people in the church (see also the list in 12:8-10 ; cp. Rom 12:6-8 ; Eph 4:11 ). 12:28 Apostles are specially commissioned emissaries of Christ in the world (see also Eph 4:11 ). • Prophets speak a word from God (see 12:10 and corresponding study note; Eph 4:11 ; cp. Acts 13:1-2 ). • Teachers instruct others in the faith (Rom 12:7 ; Eph 4:11 ; cp. Acts 13:1 ). • those who speak in unknown languages: See study note on 12:10.

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‏ 1 Corinthians 12:28-29

Summary for 1Cor 12:28-31: 12:28-31 ^a Paul lists some of the different individual roles given to people in the church (see also the list in 12:8-10 ^b; cp. Rom 12:6-8 ^c; Eph 4:11 ^d). 12:28 ^e Apostles are specially commissioned emissaries of Christ in the world (see also Eph 4:11 ^f).

• Prophets speak a word from God (see 12:10 ^g and corresponding study note; Eph 4:11 ^h; cp. Acts 13:1-2 ⁱ).

• Teachers instruct others in the faith (Rom 12:7 ^j; Eph 4:11 ^k; cp. Acts 13:1 ^l).

• those who speak in unknown languages: See study note on 12:10.
Summary for 1Cor 12:29-30: 12:29-30 ^m These rhetorical questions all expect the answer, Of course not! Paul gently rebukes those who are jealous of others. Believers are to gratefully accept the gifts God has given them, and not to envy other gifts or elevate any gifts as more important than others (but see 12:31 ⁿ).