1 Corinthians 14:12

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

And so with you; since your are striving for spiritual gifts, be eager to excel in such as will build up the faith of the Church.

Cross References

Romans 14:19

Therefore our efforts should be directed towards all that makes for peace and the mutual building up of character.

1 Corinthians 12:31

Strive for the greater gifts. Yet I can still show you a way beyond all comparison the best.

1 Corinthians 12:7

To each man there is given spiritual illumination for the general good.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Seek this Love earnestly, and strive for spiritual gifts, above all for the gift of preaching.

1 Corinthians 14:13

Therefore let him who, when speaking, uses the gift of 'tongues' pray for ability to interpret them.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What do I suggest, then, Brothers? Whenever you meet for worship, each of you comes, either with a hymn, or a lesson, or a revelation, or the gift of 'tongues,' or the interpretation of them; let everything be directed to the building up of faith.

1 Corinthians 14:5

Now I want you all to speak in 'tongues,' but much more I wish that you should preach. A Preacher is of more account than he who speaks in 'tongues,' unless he interprets his words, so that the faith of the Church may be built up.

Titus 2:14

For he gave himself on our behalf, to deliver us from all wickedness, and to purify for himself a People who should be peculiarly his own and eager to do good.