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1 Corinthians 14:12

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Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

Even {G2532} so {G3779} ye {G5210}, forasmuch as {G1893} ye are {G2075} zealous {G2207} of spiritual {G4151} gifts, seek {G2212} that {G2443} ye may excel {G4052} to {G4314} the edifying {G3619} of the church {G1577}.

Likewise with you: since you eagerly seek the things of the Spirit, seek especially what will help in edifying the congregation.

It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.

So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Corinthians 14:26 (6 votes)

    ¶ How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:3 (5 votes)

    But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men [to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:4 (5 votes)

    He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:1 (4 votes)

    ¶ Follow after charity, and desire spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:31 (4 votes)

    But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:7 (2 votes)

    But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

  • Titus 2:14 (1 votes)

    Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.