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1 Corinthians 12:7Spiritual gifts & one body
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all.
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Interpretation

1 Corinthians 12:7 shows a manifestation spirit that is lived within limits and longings—see "each" and "one". Choose manifestation spirit by steady, quiet faithfulness—anchor courage in promise. Spirit & New Life connects here: The gift of God’s Spirit renews hearts and empowers witness (Ezek 36; John 3; Acts 1–2).

Context

1 Corinthians speaks here as epistle/letter writing, highlighting manifestation spirit. Within ch. 12, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward spirit & new life. Watch the terms “each” and “one”.

Authorship & Historical Background

1 Corinthians was received under the name of Paul. Modern scholarship on 1 Corinthians sees generally accepted as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date 1 Corinthians AD 53–55. 1 Corinthians appears framed for Church in Corinth.. It sits within the Spiritual gifts & one body (epistle/letter). Here the thread of spirit & new life comes into view. Community issues in Corinth form the backdrop for instruction.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 53–55
Audience:Church in Corinth.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46