Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.
WEB
It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
YLT
so also ye, since ye are earnestly desirous of spiritual gifts, for the building up of the assembly seek that ye may abound;
DBT
Thus ye also, since ye are desirous of spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the assembly.
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New Testament1 Corinthians — A pastoral letter answering a long list of questions and problems — unity, ethics, worship, and the resurrection — written to a gifted but divided church.
- Author
- Paul, with Sosthenes (1:1)
- Date
- c. AD 55, from Ephesus