1 Corinthians 12:28
And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
Cross-reference
1 Corinthians 12:10 lists gifts like prophecy and tongues — a complementary list within the same chapter on spiritual gifts.
In 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Paul lists the manifestations of the Spirit (wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, interpretation) — a detailed backdrop for the role-based list here.
1 Corinthians 12:14 establishes the many-member body that 12:28 then specifies with gifted roles.
In 1 Corinthians 12:5, varieties of service but same Lord echoes the theme of unity in diverse gifts.
In 1 Corinthians 12:4, varieties of gifts but same Spirit introduces the diversity of gifts catalogued here.
1 Corinthians 12:18 says God arranges each member; 12:28 echoes this with God placing specific gifted roles.
1 Corinthians 13:2 shows that even gifts like prophecy and faith from 12:28 are worthless without love.
1 Corinthians 13:8 contrasts the temporary nature of gifts like prophecy and tongues from 12:28 with love's permanence.
1 Corinthians 14:5 elaborates on the relative value of prophecy and tongues from 12:28, prioritizing prophecy for edification.
1 Corinthians 16:16 encourages submission to those who help and labor, reflecting the 'helping' role listed in 12:28.
In 1 Corinthians 3:5, Paul and Apollos are described as servants assigned by God, paralleling the roles listed here.
Ephesians 2:20 declares the church built on the foundation of apostles and prophets — showing their foundational role emphasized by placing them first in this list.
Romans 12:6-8 lists gifts (prophecy, service, teaching, exhortation, giving, leadership, mercy) — a parallel Pauline list that overlaps with apostles, prophets, teachers, and helps/administrations here.
Romans 12:8 lists gifts like leading and contributing — directly parallel to the 'administrating' and 'helping' gifts listed here.
Ephesians 3:5 reveals that the mystery of Christ was disclosed to apostles and prophets by the Spirit — highlighting their role as recipients of revelation, as listed here.
Ephesians 4:11-13 lists apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers for equipping saints — a parallel gift list that expands on the roles given here.
In Mark 16:17, signs like tongues and healing accompany believers — echoing the same spiritual gifts listed here.
Ephesians 4:7 introduces grace gifts given to each believer, paralleling the list of gifted roles in 12:28.
1 Thessalonians 5:12 calls for appreciation of those who labor and instruct, echoing the teachers and administrators in 12:28.
1 Thessalonians 5:20 warns not to despise prophecies, directly relating to the prophet role listed in 12:28.
In Romans 12:5, the one body metaphor mirrors the body imagery of this chapter — both emphasize interconnected gifts.
In Acts 2:4, the Spirit empowers speaking in tongues — the same gift Paul lists among church roles here.
In Acts 2:17, the Spirit's outpouring enables prophecy — the same gift Paul lists among church roles.
In Acts 19:6, the disciples speak in tongues and prophesy, directly reflecting the gifts of tongues and prophecy.
In Acts 28:8, Paul heals Publius's father, exemplifying the gift of healings mentioned here.
James 5:15 describes prayer for healing — the same gift of healing listed here in the church.
James 3:1 warns that teachers face stricter judgment — adding a caution to the teaching office listed here.
In Numbers 11:17, God shares Moses' spirit with 70 elders, prefiguring the distribution of spiritual gifts in the church here.
Acts 2:8-11 records the first instance of speaking in tongues, the gift of 'various kinds of tongues' listed here.
In Acts 11:27, prophets come from Jerusalem to Antioch, showing the prophetic gift in action as listed here.
Acts 13:1-3 gives a concrete example of prophets and teachers in Antioch (Barnabas, Simeon, etc.) who are set apart for mission — illustrating these roles in action.
In Acts 15:32, Judas and Silas, being prophets, encourage the brethren — an example of the prophecy gift.
1 Timothy 5:17 describes elders who rule and teach — corresponding to the 'teachers' and 'administrating' gifts in this list.
Hebrews 13:17 commands obedience to leaders who keep watch over souls — connecting to the 'administrations' role here, referring to church leadership.
Acts 20:28 charges elders to shepherd the church — connecting to the 'administrations' role here, which involves oversight and governance.
In 1 Peter 5:1-4, elders shepherding the flock parallel the 'administrating' and 'helping' gifts — both describe church leadership roles.
Revelation 11:3 shows prophetic witnesses — a specific instance of the prophetic office listed here.