1 Corinthians 14:12

Thus ye also, since ye are desirous of spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the assembly.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What is it then, brethren? whenever ye come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to edification.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But to each the manifestation of the Spirit is given for profit.

1 Corinthians 12:31

But desire earnestly the greater gifts, and yet shew I unto you a way of more surpassing excellence.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual manifestations, but rather that ye may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:3-4

But he that prophesies speaks to men in edification, and encouragement, and consolation.

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all lawlessness, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous for good works.

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Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

Spiritual gifts

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Bible References

Forasmuch

1 Corinthians 14:1
Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual manifestations, but rather that ye may prophesy.
1 Corinthians 12:7
But to each the manifestation of the Spirit is given for profit.
Titus 2:14
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all lawlessness, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous for good works.

Spiritual gifts

1 Corinthians 14:32
And spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

Seek

1 Corinthians 14:3
But he that prophesies speaks to men in edification, and encouragement, and consolation.

General references

1 Corinthians 12:7
But to each the manifestation of the Spirit is given for profit.