1 Corinthians 14:12
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts , seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
Webster Bible
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In Context
13Wherefore, let him that speaketh in an unknown language, pray that he may interpret.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 12:31But covet earnestly the best gifts. And yet I show to you a more excellent way.
1 Corinthians 14:3But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men to 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 peculiar people, 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 →