1 Corinthians 14:12

So also ye, since ye are eager to possess spiritual gifts, be earnest to abound in them to the edification of the church.

Noyes Bible

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 language, I shall be to him that speaketh a foreigner, and he that speaketh a foreigner to me.

13Wherefore let him that speaketh in an [[unknown]] tongue pray that he may interpret.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:31But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And furthermore I show you by far the most excellent way.

1 Corinthians 14:3but he that prophesieth speaketh to men edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

Titus 2:14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a people to be his own, zealous in 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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