1 Corinthians 14:12
1 Corinthians 14:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
And the same is true for you. Since you are so eager to have the special abilities the Spirit gives, seek those that will strengthen the whole church.
1 Corinthians 14:9-12 The Message (MSG)
So if you speak in a way no one can understand, what’s the point of opening your mouth? There are many languages in the world and they all mean something to someone. But if I don’t understand the language, it’s not going to do me much good. 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?
1 Corinthians 14:12 King James Version (KJV)
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
1 Corinthians 14:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church.
1 Corinthians 14:12 New Century Version (NCV)
It is the same with you. Since you want spiritual gifts very much, seek most of all to have the gifts that help the church grow stronger.
1 Corinthians 14:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.
1 Corinthians 14:12 New International Version (NIV)
So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church.
1 Corinthians 14:12 New King James Version (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.
1 Corinthians 14:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
So it is with you, since you are so very eager to have spiritual gifts and manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in ways that will build up the church [spiritually].