I Corinthians 12:1-14
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. (vv. 4-6) It’s hard to miss this triad: …varieties, varieties, varieties…; gifts, service, activities; same Spirit, same Lord, same God. The NASB has “gifts, ministries, effects”, which to me has a better ring to it: we use the various gifts that we have for various ministries resulting in a variety of effects. At any rate, in these three verses, triads of words within a triad of verses. And bringing it all together in the Trinity: Spirit, Lord, God. Impressive!! GLORY!!!
Slava Bohu!
Yes, glory! I am drawn to v. 7: To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For believers’ (church) good and nonbelievers’ (civic) good. I think we forget the part about the purpose, for the common good.