1 Corinthians 12:11

As he willeth — The Greek word does not so much imply arbitrary pleasure, as a determination founded on wise counsel.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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¹¹ But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

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Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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