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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 1 Corinthians 12:5

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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"Gifts" (Co1 12:4), "administrations" (the various functions and services performed by those having the gifts, compare Co1 12:28), and "operations" (the actual effects resulting from both the former, through the universally operative power of the one Father who is "above all, through all, and in us all"), form an ascending climax [HENDERSON, Inspiration]. same Lord--whom the Spirit glorifies by these ministrations [BENGEL].
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