1 Corinthians 14:12

And so with you; since you are striving for spiritual gifts, be eager to excel in such as will build up the faith of the church.

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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

11If, however, I do not happen to know the language, I will be a foreigner to those who speak it, and they will be foreigners to me.

13Therefore anyone who, when speaking, uses the gift of ‘tongues’ should pray for ability to interpret them.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:31Strive for the greater gifts. Yet I can still show you a way beyond all comparison the best.

1 Corinthians 14:3But those who preach are speaking to their fellow men and women words that will build up faith, and give them comfort and encouragement.

Titus 2:14For he gave himself on our behalf, to deliver us from all wickedness, and to purify for himself a people who should be truly his own and eager to do good.

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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