Verse 12

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

Referenced Verses

• 1 Cor 14:26 : 26 Church Order What should you do then, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a song, has a lesson, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all these things be done for the strengthening of the church.
• Titus 2:14 : 14 He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.
• 1 Cor 12:7 : 7 To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the benefit of all.
• 1 Cor 12:31 : 31 But you should be eager for the greater gifts.And now I will show you a way that is beyond comparison.
• 1 Cor 14:1 : 1 Prophecy and Tongues Pursue love and be eager for the 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 consolation. 4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.