1 Corinthians 14:12

It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, ¹  seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.

biblegateway 1Co 14:12

So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church.

biblegateway 1Co 14:12

So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church.

biblegateway 1Co 14:12

Since you are so eager to have spiritual gifts, ask God for those that will be of real help to the whole church.

biblegateway 1Co 14:12

It's no different with you. Since you're so eager to participate in what God is doing, why don't you concentrate on doing what helps everyone in the church?

SABDAweb 1Co 14:12

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.

bibleoremus 1Co 14:12

So with yourselves; since you are eager for spiritual gifts, strive to excel in them for building up the church.

biblegateway 1Co 14:12

Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the church that you seek to excel.

biblegateway 1Co 14:12

It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, ¹  seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.

¹ tn Grk “eager for spirits.” The plural is probably a shorthand for the Spirit’s gifts, especially in this context, tongues.