1 Corinthians 14:12

Weymouth NT

Therefore, seeing that you are ambitious for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them so as to benefit the Church.

Cross References

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us aim at whatever makes for peace and mutual upbuilding of character.

1 Corinthians 12:31

But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But to each of us a manifestation of the Spirit has been granted for the common good.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Be eager in your pursuit of this Love, and be earnestly ambitious for spiritual gifts, but let it be chiefly so in order that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:13

Therefore let a man who has the gift of tongues pray for the power of interpreting them.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then, brethren? Whenever you assemble, there is not one of you who is not ready either with a song of praise, a sermon, a revelation, a `tongue,' or an interpretation. Let everything be done with a view to the building up of faith and character.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I should be right glad were you all to speak in `tongues,' but yet more glad were you all to prophesy. And, in fact, the man who prophesies is superior to him who speaks in `tongues,' except when the latter can interpret in order that the Church may get a blessing.

Titus 2:14

who gave Himself for us to purchase our freedom from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a people who should be specially His own, zealous for doing good works.