1 Corinthians 14:12
So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound in them to the edification of the church.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
13Wherefore let him that speaks in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 12:31But desire earnestly the greater gifts; and moreover, I show to you a more excellent way.
1 Corinthians 14:3But he that prophesies, to men he speaks edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Titus 2:14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and cleanse for himself a people to be his own, zealous 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 →