1 Cor.
xii. 4–6, the apostle, speaking of the distribution of gifts and
graces unto the saints, ascribes them distinctly, in respect of the
fountain of their communication, unto the distinct persons. “There are
diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit,” Χαρίσματα, διακονίας, ἐνεργήματα. — “that
one and the self-same Spirit;” that is, the Holy Ghost, verse 11. “And there are
differences of administrations, but the same Lord,” the same Lord Jesus,
verse 5. “And there are diversities
of operations, but it is the same God,” etc., even the Father, Eph. iv. 6. So graces and gifts are
bestowed, and so are they received.