1 Corinthians 14:12
Thus *ye* also, since ye are desirous of spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the assembly.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
13Wherefore let him that speaks with a tongue pray that he may interpret.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 12:31But desire earnestly the greater gifts, and yet shew I unto you a way of more surpassing excellence.
1 Corinthians 14:3But he that prophesies speaks to men [in] edification, and encouragement, and consolation.
Titus 2:14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all lawlessness, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous for 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 →