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What the Bible Says About Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Overview

The Bible addresses miraculous gifts of the holy spirit across 46 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Corinthians, Acts and Matthew. Closely related themes include Holy Spirit, Readings, Select, Tongue and Gifts from God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Peter and Paul.

Key Bible verses about miraculous gifts of the holy spirit

New Testament

Acts

Acts 2:1

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

Acts 2:2

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

Acts 2:3

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

Acts 2:4

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Acts 8:17

Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

Acts 8:18

And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

Acts 8:20

But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

Acts 10:44

While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

Acts 10:45

And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 10:46

For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

Acts 14:3

Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

Acts 19:6

And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 12:4

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:5

And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. administrations: or, ministries

1 Corinthians 12:6

And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

1 Corinthians 12:8

For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom;1161 to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

1 Corinthians 12:9

To another faith by the same Spirit;1161 to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

1 Corinthians 12:10

To another the working of miracles;1161 to another prophecy;1161 to another discerning of spirits;1161 to another divers kinds of tongues;1161 to another the interpretation of tongues:

1 Corinthians 12:11

But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

1 Corinthians 12:28

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. diversities: or, kinds

1 Corinthians 12:31

But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 13:1

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:2

And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:8

Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. fail: Gr. vanish away

1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:12

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. of spiritual gifts: Gr. of spirits

1 Corinthians 14:13

Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.

People in the Bible and miraculous gifts of the holy spirit

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying miraculous gifts of the holy spirit for yourself

  • Begin with Isaiah 35:4, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how 1 Corinthians, Acts and Matthew each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Peter and Paul and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Holy Spirit, Readings, Select, Tongue and Gifts from God.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about miraculous gifts of the holy spirit?

The Bible addresses miraculous gifts of the holy spirit across 46 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Corinthians, Acts and Matthew. Closely related themes include Holy Spirit, Readings, Select, Tongue and Gifts from God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Peter and Paul.

How many Bible verses are about miraculous gifts of the holy spirit?

The Bible references miraculous gifts of the holy spirit in 46 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention miraculous gifts of the holy spirit?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Isaiah 35:4: “Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you. fearful: Heb. hasty”

Which people in the Bible are associated with miraculous gifts of the holy spirit?

Peter and Paul.

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