1 Corinthians 14:12
ContextNET © | It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, 1 seek to abound in order to strengthen the church. |
NIV © | So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. |
NASB © | So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church. |
NLT © | Since you are so eager to have spiritual gifts, ask God for those that will be of real help to the whole church. |
MSG © | It's no different with you. Since you're so eager to participate in what God is doing, why don't you concentrate on doing what helps everyone in the church? |
BBE © | So if you are desiring the things which the Spirit gives, let your minds be turned first to the things which are for the good of the church. |
NRSV © | So with yourselves; since you are eager for spiritual gifts, strive to excel in them for building up the church. |
NKJV © | Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the church that you seek to excel. |
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NET © [draft] ITL | |
NET © | It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, 1 seek to abound in order to strengthen the church. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “eager for spirits.” The plural is probably a shorthand for the Spirit’s gifts, especially in this context, tongues. |