„Und dienet einander, ein jeglicher mit der Gabe, die er empfangen hat, als die guten Haushalter der mancherlei Gnade Gottes.“
1. Petrus 4,10

Bible verses about spiritual gifts

Everyone has gifts—aptitudes, abilities, talents. The Bible says that God gives them to us, not to show off, but to serve. Here you’ll find 20 Bible verses about gifts and spiritual gifts.

Gifts of the Spirit

What Paul writes about the gifts.

  1. There are different kinds of gifts, but there is one Spirit. And there are different offices, but there is one Lord. And there are different kinds of powers, but there is one God who works all things together.

    1 Corinthians 12:4-6

  2. In each person the gifts of the Spirit are demonstrated for the common good.

    1 Corinthians 12:7Holy SpiritConfirmation verses

  3. To one is given through the Spirit the ability to speak with wisdom; to another, the ability to speak with knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another, faith in the same Spirit; to another, the gift of healing in the same Spirit; to another, the ability to work miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the ability to distinguish spirits; to another, various kinds of tongues; to another, the ability to interpret tongues.

    1 Corinthians 12:8-10

  4. But the same Spirit works all these, distributing to each person just what he wills.

    1 Corinthians 12:11

  5. And God has placed in the church first the apostles, next the prophets, then the teachers, after them those who work miracles, then those with gifts of healing, then those who help, then those who rule, then various kinds of tongues.

    1 Corinthians 12:28

  6. But strive for the best gifts! And I want to show you an even better way.

    1 Corinthians 12:31

  7. Strive for love! Be zealous for spiritual gifts, and especially for prophecy!

    1 Corinthians 14:1Prophecy

  8. And you have received different gifts according to the grace given to you. If anyone has prophecy, let them speak according to faith. If anyone has an office, let them exercise their office. If anyone teaches, let them teach. If anyone encourages, let them encourage. If anyone gives, let them give generously. If anyone leads, let them lead with care. If anyone practices mercy, let them do so with joy.

    Romans 12:6-8

  9. And he has appointed some to be apostles, others prophets, others evangelists, others pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, so that the body of Christ may be built up.

    Ephesians 4:11-12

  10. But to each one of us is given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

    Ephesians 4:7

Using Gifts

What gifts are given for.

  1. And serve one another, each with the gift he has received, as faithful stewards of God’s various graces.

    1 Peter 4:10ServingVolunteering

  2. If anyone speaks, let them speak as though they were speaking the word of God; if anyone has an office, let them exercise it according to the ability God has given them, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory and power from age to age. Amen.

    1 Peter 4:11Power

  3. For this reason I urge you to stir up the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands.

    2 Timothy 1:6Confirmation verses

  4. Do not neglect the gift you received through the laying on of hands by the elders, with the gift of prophecy.

    1 Timothy 4:14

  5. Just as a man who traveled through the countryside called his servants together and gave them his goods, giving five talents to one, two to another, and one to another, according to each person’s ability, and then went away.

    Matthew 25:14-15

  6. Then his master came and settled accounts with them. The one who had received five talents came and presented them, saying, “Master, you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more with them.” “Well done, you good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a little; I will put you in charge of much. Come and share your master’s joy!”

    Matthew 25:21SuccessFaithfulness

  7. For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. But from whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken away.

    Matthew 25:29

  8. For every good and perfect gift is from above, from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

    James 1:17ThankfulnessGod as Father

  9. And he filled them with the Spirit of God, with wisdom and understanding and knowledge, and with all kinds of skills.

    Exodus 31:3

  10. He filled her heart with wisdom, so that she could make all kinds of work, cut things out, and embroider in blue and red purple, scarlet, and white linen, and weave, so that she could make all kinds of work and devise artistic designs.

    Exodus 35:35

Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.

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What Are Spiritual Gifts?

In 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, and Ephesians 4, Paul describes different gifts that God gives to Christians: wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, prophecy, teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership, mercy, and more. No list is complete. The main principle is: “In each person the gifts of the Spirit are demonstrated for the common good” (1 Corinthians 12:7). Gifts are not ends in themselves, but are for the community. And no Christian has all the gifts—that is why we need one another.

The Parable of the Talents

Jesus tells of a master who entrusted his servants with money—five talents to one, two to another, and one to a third (Matthew 25:14-30). The first two put them to use and doubled them, but the third buried them out of fear. This parable gave the German word “Talent” its modern meaning. Its message: Gifts are entrusted to us, and they grow when we use them. Peter summarizes it this way: “And serve one another, each with the gift he has received” (1 Peter 4:10). Learn more about Bible verses about calling, Bible verses about serving, and Bible verses about the body of Christ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What spiritual gifts does the Bible mention?

These include wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miraculous powers, prophecy, discerning spirits, speaking in tongues, and interpretation (1 Corinthians 12:8-10), as well as teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership, and mercy (Romans 12:6-8).

Where does the word “talent” come from?

From the parable in Matthew 25. A talent (Luther: “Zentner”) was a large sum of money; through the parable, it became the word for an ability.

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