unfoldingWord_en_tn/1co/12/08.md

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to one is given by the Spirit the word

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "by means of the Spirit God gives to one person the word" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

the word

"the message"

by the Spirit

God gives the gifts through the work of the Spirit.

wisdom ... knowledge

The difference between these two words is not as important here as the fact that God gives them both by the same Spirit.

the word of wisdom

Paul is communicating one idea through two words. Alternate translation: "wise words" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys)

the word of knowledge

Paul is communicating one idea through two words. Alternate translation: "words that show knowldge" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys)