It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.

In no way did I mean the immoral people of this world, or the greedy and swindlers and idolaters, since you would then have to go out of the world.

Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, then why are they baptized for them?

For the unbelieving husband is sanctified because of the wife, and the unbelieving wife because of her husband. Otherwise your children are unclean, but now they are holy.

Otherwise, if you are praising God with your spirit, how can someone without the gift say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?