1 Corinthians 14:12

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 14:12

BSB

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

AKJV

Even so you, for as much as you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edifying of the church.

CPDV

So it is with you also. And since you are zealous for what is spiritual, seek the edification of the Church, so that you may abound.

ERV

So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.

NHEB

So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the church.

SMT

So also ye, since ye are zealous of spirits, for the building up of the church seek that ye may abound.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 14:12

EvenG2532Conjunction soG3779Adverb yeG5210forasmuchasG1893ConjunctionyeareG2075Verb zealousG2207Noun MasculineofspiritualG4151Noun NeutergiftsseekG2212Verb thatG2443ConjunctionyemayexcelG4052Verb toG4314PrepositiontheedifyingG3619Noun FeminineofthechurchG1577Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 14:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 14:12

Summary

Use spiritual gifts primarily for collective strengthening.

Event

Redirecting zeal toward edification

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD