1 Corinthians 12:4
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
Cross-reference
In 1 Corinthians 12:28, Paul lists specific gifts—apostles, prophets, teachers—expanding on the 'varieties of gifts' from verse 4.
1 Corinthians 12:8 lists specific gifts from the same Spirit—elaborating on the diversity of gifts introduced in verse 4.
1 Corinthians 12:29 reinforces diversity — not all are apostles, echoing the point of different gifts from one Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:1 introduces the topic of spiritual gifts, setting the stage for the diversity and unity explained here.
1 Corinthians 12:11 directly expands — the same Spirit distributes all gifts to each as He wills.
1 Corinthians 3:5 applies the same principle — Paul and Apollos are ministers each given their role by God.
1 Corinthians 4:7 reinforces that every difference is received from God — no room for boasting, all from the same source.
In Ephesians 4:4, Paul echoes 'one Spirit'—the same unity that underlies the diverse gifts in 1 Cor 12:4.
In Romans 12:4-6, Paul uses the same body metaphor and gifts concept, reinforcing diversity in unity.
In Numbers 11:17, God distributes the same Spirit from Moses to seventy elders—a direct parallel to one Spirit giving diverse gifts.
Haggai 1:14 says the Lord stirred the spirit of leaders and people to work—same divine initiative inspiring varied roles, strong parallel.
Romans 12:6 directly parallels this — gifts differing according to grace, all from the same source.
1 Peter 4:11 directs that gifts be used to serve others with God's strength, giving purpose to the varieties of gifts mentioned here.
In 1 Peter 4:10, Peter speaks of receiving gifts and stewarding God's varied grace, mirroring the diverse gifts from one Spirit.
James 1:17 affirms that every good gift comes from the Father, grounding the diversity of spiritual gifts in God's unchanging goodness.
Judges 3:10 records the Spirit coming on Othniel for battle—another instance of the same Spirit empowering a task, parallel to spiritual gifts.
Numbers 27:18 shows Joshua, a man with the Spirit, appointed to lead—one Spirit empowering a specific role, parallel to gifts.
Exodus 35:34 mentions God giving ability to teach—an OT example of a specific gift from God's Spirit, like the diverse gifts.
In Hebrews 2:4, the author mentions gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to God's will, paralleling the Spirit's distribution.
Exodus 35:31 repeats that Bezalel was filled with the Spirit for craftsmanship—echoing the Spirit's role in empowering abilities.
Exodus 35:30 recounts Bezalel's calling and Spirit-filled ability—another OT parallel to the Spirit granting diverse gifts.
Exodus 31:3 shows Bezalel filled with God's Spirit for craftsmanship—an OT example of the Spirit giving specific abilities.