Helps

(1 Cor. 12:28) may refer to help (i.e., by interpretation) given to him who speaks with tongues, or more probably simply help which Christians can render to one another, such as caring for the poor and needy, etc.

HELPS, the translation in the A.V. of a word which occurs only in this place in the N.T., 1 Cor 12:28. The "helps" are a gift of the Spirit. This gift doubtless comprehends the various duties of the deacons and deaconesses of the apostolic Church, especially the care of the poor and the sick. It is found also among the laity, especially the female portion, in all ages and all branches of Christendom.

HELPS, THE, used in the storm, Acts 27:17, were chains, cables, etc., which were passed under the keel of the vessel, in order to bind the planks together.