Why We Need Hermeneutics
Possible Meanings
What does "some spiritual gift" mean in v.11?
- Technical term meaning one or all of the gifts of the Spirit
- Technically used, but referring to Paul's impart of his own spiritual gifts via ministry to them.
- Non-technically used to refer to a "gift of a spiritual nature," in this case, Paul's apostolic ministry.
What does "some fruit" mean in v.13?
- Means of fruit of conversion
- Means fruit of the Spirit or fruit of character
- Means what it means in Romans 15:2: a euphemism for the Jerusalem collection