1 Corinthians 14:12

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

Twentieth Century New Testament

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 shall be a foreigner to those who speak it, and they will be foreigners to me.

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

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:31Strive for the greater gifts.

1 Corinthians 14:3But he who preaches is speaking to his fellow men 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 peculiarly 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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