1 Corinthians 14:12

English Standard Version

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

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1 Corinthians 14:12

New King James Version

¹²Even so you, since you are ^[a]zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the ^[b]edification of the church that you seek to excel.

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1 Corinthians 14:12 eager
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1 Corinthians 14:12

New American Standard Bible

¹²So you too, since you are eager to possess ^[a]spiritual gifts, strive to excel for the ^(A)edification of the church.

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1 Corinthians 14:12 Lit spirits

1 Corinthians 14:12

New International Version

¹²So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit,^(A) try to excel in those that build up^(B) the church.

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