25 gifts of the Holy Spirit mentioned in Scripture
Most Christians are familiar with the nine gifts of the Spirit that Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 12:4-10. But did you know there are many more? Though the exact number is debatable, here are at least 25 spiritual gifts the Holy Spirit gave to the early church—and continues to give today.
- Word of wisdom (1 Cor. 12:8; Luke 6:9)
- Word of knowledge (1 Cor. 12:8; Luke 18:22)
- Faith (1 Cor. 12:9; Acts 3:6)
- Gifts of healing (1 Cor. 12:9, 28; Acts 28:1-10)
- Working of miracles (1 Cor. 12:10; Acts 6:8)
- Prophecy (1 Cor. 12:10; 1 Thess. 5:20-21; Eph. 4:11)
- Discerning of spirits (1 Cor. 12:10; Luke 8:29)
- Tongues (1 Cor. 12:10; Acts 19:6)
- Interpretation of tongues (1 Cor. 12:10; 14:13-33)
- Helping (1 Cor. 12:28)
- Administration (1 Cor. 12:28; Acts 6:2-3)
- Ministry/service (Rom. 12:7; 2 Tim. 1:16-18)
- Teaching (Rom. 12:7; Eph. 4:11-14)
- Encouragement (Rom. 12:8; Heb. 10:24-25)
- Giving (Rom. 12:8; 1 Cor. 13:3; Acts 4:32-35)
- Leadership (Rom. 12:8; Acts 13:12)
- Mercy (Rom. 12:8; Luke 5:12-13)
- Apostleship (Eph. 4:11)
- Evangelism (Eph. 4:11; 2 Tim. 4:5)
- Pastoral guidance (Eph. 4:11)
- Grace (Rom. 12:6; Eph. 3:7; 4:7; 1 Pet. 4:10-11)
- Willingness to face martyrdom (1 Cor. 13:3)
- Intercession (Rom. 8:26-27)
- Hospitality (1 Pet. 4:9)
- Celibacy (1 Cor. 7:8)
