Exercising our Gifts

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (Chapter 12)

1 Corinthians 12:7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (Chapter 12)

6 Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith;

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (Chapter 12)

7 if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; 8 or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (Chapter 12)

9 love without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

10 (1) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; (2) give preference to one another in honor; 11 (X) not lagging behind in diligence, (3) fervent in spirit, (4) serving the Lord; 12 (5) rejoicing in hope, (6) persevering in tribulation, (7) devoted to prayer,

13 (8) contributing to the needs of the saints, (9) practicing hospitality. 14 (10) Bless those who persecute you; bless and (X) do not curse.

15 (11) Rejoice with those who rejoice, and (12) weep with those who weep. 16 (13) Be of the same mind toward one another; (X) do not be haughty in mind, but (14) associate with the lowly. (X) Do not be wise in your own estimation.