1 Corinthians 14:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.”
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“It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.”
King James Version · Public Domain“So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“so also ye, since ye are earnestly desirous of spiritual gifts, for the building up of the assembly seek that ye may abound;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Corinthians 14:12 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 12:7Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
- 1 Corinthians 12:31But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.
- 1 Corinthians 14:1Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
- 1 Corinthians 14:3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
- 1 Corinthians 14:26What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
- Titus 2:14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
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