17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:a]">[a] The old has gone, the new is here!

8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit,

8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,a]">[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.b]">[b]

6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with youra]">[a] faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,b]">[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with youra]">[a] faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,b]">[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.

2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability.

10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.