1 Corinthians 12:2

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1 Corinthians 12:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.

2 You know that when you were pagans, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.

3 Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

4 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

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