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1 Corinthians 14

1 Corinthians 14:12

Prophecy and Tongues · 1 Corinthians 14:1–25
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Translations

Modern
It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
Traditional
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
Literal
So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek for the edification of the church, so that you may abound.
Latin
Sic et vos, quoniam æmulatores estis spirituum, ad ædificationem ecclesiæ quærite ut abundetis.

Original

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

Notes

1 Corinthians 14:12

The Spirit gives special abilities to strengthen the entire church (see 12:7; 14:4; compare Ephesians 4:15–16).

1 Corinthians 14:7–12

A message must be clear to communicate well.

1 Corinthians 14:1–25

After highlighting the supreme importance of love (chapter 13), Paul discusses spiritual gifts again. He defines their value by how much they help others, which reflects love (chapter 13). With this in mind, Paul compares the overvalued gift of speaking in tongues with the more helpful gift of prophecy.

1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40

The church in Corinth focused too much on the gift of speaking in tongues (see 14:1–25, 27; compare the lists in 12:8–10, 28, where Paul lists tongues last). Paul offers advice to correct their understanding of the value and use of spiritual gifts.

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