Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 14:12

1 Corinthians chapter 14 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.11If then I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh will be a barbarian unto me.

v.12This passage

v.13Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:7

    But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:3

    But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:1

    Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:31

    But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.

  • Titus 2:14

    who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:26

    What is it then, brethren? When ye come together, each one hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.