Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. New Living Translation Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit. English Standard Version For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. Berean Standard Bible For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. Berean Literal Bible For also in one Spirit we all were baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. King James Bible For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. New King James Version For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. New American Standard Bible For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. NASB 1995 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. NASB 1977 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Legacy Standard Bible For also by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Amplified Bible For by one [Holy] Spirit we were all baptized into one body, [spiritually transformed—united together] whether Jews or Greeks (Gentiles), slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one [Holy] Spirit [since the same Holy Spirit fills each life]. Berean Annotated Bible For in one Spirit {Pneumati} we were all baptized (submerged) into one body, whether Jews (people of praise) or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink {Pneuma}. Christian Standard Bible For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and we were all given one Spirit to drink. Holman Christian Standard Bible For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. American Standard Version For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all made to drink of one Spirit. Contemporary English Version Some of us are Jews, and others are Gentiles. Some of us are slaves, and others are free. But God's Spirit baptized each of us and made us part of the body of Christ. Now we each drink from that same Spirit. English Revised Version For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all made to drink of one Spirit. GOD'S WORD® Translation By one Spirit we were all baptized into one body. Whether we are Jewish or Greek, slave or free, God gave all of us one Spirit to drink. Good News Translation In the same way, all of us, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether slaves or free, have been baptized into the one body by the same Spirit, and we have all been given the one Spirit to drink. International Standard Version For by one Spirit all of us—Jews and Greeks, slaves and free—were baptized into one body and were all privileged to drink from one Spirit. NET Bible For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body. Whether Jews or Greeks or slaves or free, we were all made to drink of the one Spirit. New Heart English Bible For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink of one Spirit. Webster's Bible Translation For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. Weymouth New Testament For, in fact, in one Spirit all of us--whether we are Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free men--were baptized to form but one body; and we were all nourished by that one Spirit. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given into one Spirit to drink. World English Bible For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor also in one Spirit we were all immersed into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether servants or freemen, and all were made to drink one Spirit, Berean Literal Bible For also in one Spirit we all were baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Young's Literal Translation for also in one Spirit we all to one body were baptized, whether Jews or Greeks, whether servants or freemen, and all into one Spirit were made to drink, Smith's Literal Translation For also in one Spirit were we all immersed into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether servants or free; and we have all been given to drink into one Spirit. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free; and in one Spirit we have all been made to drink. Catholic Public Domain Version And indeed, in one Spirit, we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether servant or free. And we all drank in the one Spirit. New American Bible For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. New Revised Standard Version For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor all of us are baptized by one Spirit into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free; and we have all received through the one Spirit. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For we also are baptized by The One Spirit into one body, whether Jews or Aramaeans or Servants or free men, and we are all made to drink The One Spirit. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor by one Spirit we all were immersed into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and we all have been made to drink of one Spirit. Godbey New Testament For indeed we have by one Spirit been baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, or bond or free; and were all made to drink of one Spirit. Haweis New Testament For by one Spirit we all have been baptised into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free men; and we have all been made to drink into one Spirit. Mace New Testament for by one spirit we have all been baptized, to be form'd into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free; and have been all made to drink of one spirit. Weymouth New Testament For, in fact, in one Spirit all of us--whether we are Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free men--were baptized to form but one body; and we were all nourished by that one Spirit. Worrell New Testament for, indeed, in one Spirit were we all immersed into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all made to drink of one Spirit. Worsley New Testament so also is the mystical body of Christ; for by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, (whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free) and are all made to drink into one Spirit: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Body of Christ12The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. 13For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. 14For the body does not consist of one part, but of many.… Cross References For in one Spirit Ephesians 4:4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; Ephesians 2:18 For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Romans 8:9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. we were all baptized into one body, Galatians 3:27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Romans 6:3-4 Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. Ephesians 4:5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; whether Jews or Greeks, Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, Colossians 3:11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. slave or free, 1 Corinthians 7:21-22 Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity. / For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. John 8:35-36 A slave does not remain in the house forever, but a son remains forever. / So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Philemon 1:16 no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord. and we were all given one Spirit to drink. John 7:37-39 On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. 1 Corinthians 10:4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. Colossians 3:11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. Treasury of Scripture For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. by. 1 Corinthians 10:2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; Isaiah 44:3-5 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: … Ezekiel 36:25-27 Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you… whether we be Jews. Romans 3:29 Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: Romans 4:11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: Galatians 3:23,28 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed… Gentiles. 1 Corinthians 7:21,22 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather… Ephesians 6:8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. to drink. Song of Solomon 5:1 I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved. Isaiah 41:17,18 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them… Isaiah 55:1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Jump to Previous Baptised Baptism Baptized Body Bond Bondmen Drink Fact Form Formed Free Full Gentiles Greeks Jews Nourished Power Servants Slave Slaves Spirit WhetherJump to Next Baptised Baptism Baptized Body Bond Bondmen Drink Fact Form Formed Free Full Gentiles Greeks Jews Nourished Power Servants Slave Slaves Spirit Whether1 Corinthians 12 1. Spiritual gifts,4. are diverse, 7. yet to profit all. 8. And to that end are diversely bestowed; 12. as the members of a natural body tend all to the mutual decency, 22. service, 26. and helpfulness of the same body; 27. so we should do for one another, to make up the body of Christ. For in one Spirit This phrase emphasizes the unity and work of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, actively involved in the process of salvation and sanctification. The Spirit's role in unifying believers is a fulfillment of Jesus' promise in John 14:16-17, where He speaks of sending the Helper to be with His followers forever. The Spirit's presence is a sign of the new covenant, as prophesied in Ezekiel 36:26-27, where God promises to put His Spirit within His people. we were all baptized into one body whether Jews or Greeks slave or free and we were all given one Spirit to drink Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth, a diverse and often divided community. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its cultural diversity and moral challenges, which influenced the church's dynamics. 3. Jews and Greeks Representing the ethnic and cultural diversity within the early Christian church. 4. Slaves and Free Highlighting the social and economic diversity among believers. 5. The Holy Spirit The third person of the Trinity, who unites believers into one body, the church. Teaching Points Unity in DiversityThe church is called to embrace its diversity as a strength, recognizing that all believers, regardless of background, are united by the Holy Spirit. The Role of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is the source of unity and empowerment for the church, enabling believers to function as one body. Breaking Down Barriers In Christ, social, cultural, and economic barriers are broken down, and believers are called to live out this reality in their communities. Baptism into One Body Baptism symbolizes the believer's entry into the body of Christ, signifying a new identity and unity with other believers. Living by the Spirit Believers are encouraged to continually "drink" of the Spirit, allowing Him to guide and sustain their lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 12:13?2. How does 1 Corinthians 12:13 emphasize unity within the body of Christ? 3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in our baptism according to this verse? 4. How does Galatians 3:28 relate to 1 Corinthians 12:13's message of unity? 5. How can we apply the concept of "one body" in our church community? 6. In what ways can we celebrate diversity while maintaining unity in Christ? 7. What does 1 Corinthians 12:13 mean by "baptized by one Spirit into one body"? 8. How does 1 Corinthians 12:13 support the concept of unity in diversity within the Church? 9. What is the significance of "Jews or Greeks, slave or free" in 1 Corinthians 12:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 12? 11. What is the meaning of Spirit Baptism? 12. Am I being called to be a missionary? 13. What is the "one baptism" mentioned in Ephesians 4:5? 14. What is the Communion of the Holy Spirit? What Does 1 Corinthians 12:13 Mean For in one Spirit• The sentence begins by anchoring everything in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. Nothing here is man-made or church-created; it is divine. • Paul echoes Jesus’ own promise that the Spirit would come to indwell and empower believers (John 14:16-17). • The Spirit’s singularity points to unity: “There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope” (Ephesians 4:4). • Because this is God’s doing, the truth stands firm, unchanging, and literally trustworthy. we were all baptized into one body • “All” means every genuine believer, the moment he or she is saved. No second-class Christians exist. • Spirit baptism is the act by which the Spirit places a believer into Christ’s body (Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:27-28). • The body under discussion is not a local congregation but the universal church, the living organism of all redeemed people. • Just as water baptism pictures cleansing, Spirit baptism accomplishes real, spiritual union with Christ. whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free • Paul lists the widest social and ethnic divides of his day to prove that none of them stand in the way of God’s saving work. • Christ “has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility” (Ephesians 2:14). • In Christ, ethnic pride and class distinctions give way to mutual membership: “Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free” (Colossians 3:11). • The literal inclusiveness of this verse undercuts any attempt to keep barriers up inside the church. and we were all given one Spirit to drink • The imagery shifts from baptism to drinking—immersion followed by internal refreshment. • Jesus invited the thirsty: “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me…streams of living water will flow from within him.” John explains, “He was speaking about the Spirit” (John 7:37-39). • Drinking highlights personal appropriation. The Spirit not only places us in Christ; He also fills and satisfies us from within (Ephesians 5:18). • Every believer shares the same source of life and power, so divisiveness has no excuse. summary One Spirit brings every believer—without exception or distinction—into one body, removing former barriers and granting the continual, life-giving presence of Himself within us. The verse declares that unity in Christ is not a goal we must reach but a reality God has already accomplished, inviting us to live it out with joy and humility. (13) For.--Here follows an illustrative proof of the former statement. The human body is composed of many members, and so also is the spiritual body of Christ, which is His Church.To drink into one Spirit.--Better (in accordance with the best MSS.), to drink one Spirit. The act of baptism was not only a watering of the convert with the washing of regeneration, but a partaking of one Spirit on his part. It is the same word as is used in 1Corinthians 3:6, Apollos "watered." Verse 13. - By one Spirit; rather, in one Spirit. The diffusion of one spirit is the clement of unity. Are we all baptized; rather, we were all baptized. Whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free. Moreover, as these were national and social differences, they were all obliterated by baptism, which made us all equal members of one holy brotherhood (Galatians 3:28). Have been all made to drink into one Spirit. The word "into" is probably spurious. We have all been given to drink of one Spirit, which is as the outpouring of living water (Acts 10:45; John 7:37).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. one ἑνὶ (heni) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. Spirit Πνεύματι (Pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. we ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. were all baptized ἐβαπτίσθημεν (ebaptisthēmen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Plural Strong's 907: Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. one ἓν (hen) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. body, σῶμα (sōma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4983: Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. whether εἴτε (eite) Conjunction Strong's 1535: And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. Jews Ἰουδαῖοι (Ioudaioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2453: Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. or εἴτε (eite) Conjunction Strong's 1535: And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. Greeks, Ἕλληνες (Hellēnes) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1672: From Hellas; a Hellen or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew. slave δοῦλοι (douloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1401: (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. or εἴτε (eite) Conjunction Strong's 1535: And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. free, ἐλεύθεροι (eleutheroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1658: Free, delivered from obligation. Probably from the alternate of erchomai; unrestrained, i.e. not a slave, or exempt. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. we were all given ἐποτίσθημεν (epotisthēmen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Plural Strong's 4222: To cause to drink, give to drink; irrigate, water. From a derivative of the alternate of pino; to furnish drink, irrigate. one ἓν (hen) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. Spirit {to drink}. Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. 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