1 Corinthians 14:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If you really want spiritual gifts, choose the ones that will be most helpful to the church.

Cross References

Romans 14:19

We should try to live at peace and help each other have a strong faith.

1 Corinthians 12:31

I want you to desire the best gifts. So I will show you a much better way.

1 Corinthians 12:7

The Spirit has given each of us a special way of serving others.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Love should be your guide. Be eager to have the gifts that come from the Holy Spirit, especially the gift of prophecy.

1 Corinthians 14:13

When we speak languages that others don't know, we should pray for the power to explain what we mean.

1 Corinthians 14:26

My friends, when you meet to worship, you must do everything for the good of everyone there. That's how it should be when someone sings or teaches or tells what God has said or speaks an unknown language or explains what the language means.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I am glad for you to speak unknown languages, although I would rather you prophesied. In fact, prophesying does much more good than speaking unknown languages, unless someone can help the church by explaining what you mean.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself to rescue us from everything that is evil and to make our hearts pure. He wanted us to be his own people and to be eager to do right.