1 Corinthians 14:12

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

So with yourselves: since you are striving after spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them for building up the church.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:26

What should be done then, my brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue love and strive for the spiritual gifts and especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 12:31

But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 12:7

To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

Titus 2:14

He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

Romans 14:19

Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

1 Corinthians 14:5

Now I would like all of you to speak in tongues but even more to prophesy. One who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.

1 Corinthians 14:13

Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray for the power to interpret.