1 Corinthians 12:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. Differences of administrations - Διακονιων· Various offices in the Church, such as apostle, prophet, and teacher; under which were probably included bishop or presbyter, pastor, deacon, etc.; the qualifications for such offices, as well as the appointments themselves, coming immediately from the one Lord Jesus Christ.