^7 (A)To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

¹¹ All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, ^(A)who apportions to each one individually ^(B)as he wills.

²⁴ which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it,

²⁵ that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another.

³¹ But ^(A)earnestly desire the higher gifts.

And I will show you a still more excellent way.

^3 (A)If I give away all I have, and ^(B)if I deliver up my body to be burned,^[a] but have not love, I gain nothing.

³ On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

¹² So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.

²⁰ Brothers, ^(A)do not be children in your thinking. ^(B)Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be ^(C)mature.

Orderly Worship

²⁶ What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has ^(A)a hymn, ^(B)a lesson, ^(C)a revelation, ^(D)a tongue, or ^(E)an interpretation. ^(F)Let all things be done for building up.