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.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 connects to 7 cross-references. Pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, especially prophecy. One who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves; the prophet edifies the church. Paul would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct than ten thousand in a tongue. When you assemble each …
Diğer Çeviriler
So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.
so also ye, since ye are earnestly desirous of spiritual gifts, for the building up of the assembly seek that ye may abound;
So if you are desiring the things which the Spirit gives, let your minds be turned first to the things which are for the good of the church.
Çapraz Referanslar
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
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