Verse 12

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

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 14:26 : 26 What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up.
  • Titus 2:14 : 14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify a people for His own possession, who are eager to do good works.
  • 1 Cor 12:7 : 7 To each one, the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
  • 1 Cor 12:31 : 31 But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you a more excellent way.
  • 1 Cor 14:1 : 1 Pursue love, and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
  • 1 Cor 14:3-4 : 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and comfort. 4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds up themselves, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.