1 Corinthians 14:12

So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.

American Standard Version

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

11If then I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh will be a barbarian unto me.

13Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:31But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.

1 Corinthians 14:3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

Titus 2:14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, 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 →

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