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Saint Paul Writing His Epistles, Valentin de Boulogne

1 Corinthians 12:7

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1 Corinthians 12:7 (WEB)

But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all.

Catechism · 2

The Church - People of God, Body of Christ, Temple of the Holy Spirit

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    “"Their office (is) not indeed to extinguish the Spirit, but to test all things and hold fast to what is good," so that all the diverse and complementary charisms work together "for the common good."” — Catechism footnote: 1 Cor 12:7.

The Communion of Saints

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    “Now, "to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good."” — Catechism footnote: 1 Cor 12:7.

Fathers and councils · 19

Tertullian

  • “This was her vision, and for her witness there was God; and the apostle most assuredly foretold that there were to be “spiritual gifts” in the church.” — editor's note: 1 Cor. xii. 1–11. [A key to our author’s

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  • “…in the house of your mother, together with your brethren, ask from the Father, ask from the Lord, that His own specialties of grace and distributions of gifts may be supplied you.” — editor's note: 1 Cor. xii. 4–12.

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  • “Now hear how he declared that by Christ Himself, when returned to heaven, these spiritual gifts were to be sent: “He ascended up on high,” that is, into heaven; “He led captivity captive,” meaning death or slavery of man; “He gave gifts to the sons of men,” that is, the gratuities, which we call charismata.” — editor's note: 1 Cor. xii. 4–11; Eph. iv. 8, and Ps. lxviii. 18.

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Irenaeus of Lyons

Cyril of Jerusalem

Augustine of Hippo

Origen

Basil the Great

John Chrysostom

Hilary of Poitiers

Clement of Alexandria

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