1 Corinthians 14:12

New International Version

So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church.

Cross References

Romans 14:19

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

1 Corinthians 12:31

Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way.

1 Corinthians 12:7

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.

1 Corinthians 14:13

For this reason the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.