1 Corinthians 14:12

So it is with you also. And since you are zealous for what is spiritual, seek the edification of the Church, so that you may abound.

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In The King James Version

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

In Context

11Therefore, if I do not understand the nature of the voice, then I shall be like a foreigner to the one with whom I am speaking; and he who is speaking will be like a foreigner to me.

13For this reason, too, whoever speaks in tongues, let him pray for the interpretation.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:31But be zealous for the better charisms. And I reveal to you a yet more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 14:3But whoever prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.

Titus 2:14He gave himself for our sake, so that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and might cleanse for himself an acceptable people, pursuers of good works.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:7-15

On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? 7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? 9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words… Read the whole commentary →

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