1 Corinthians 7:7
and 9:5].
1 Corinthians 14:5
Now I would like all of you to speak in languages [supernaturally], but I would rather have you prophecy. For the person who prophesies is more important [i.e., to the church] than those who speak in languages [supernaturally], unless that person interprets [the languages], so the church can be built up [spiritually].
Galatians 5:12
I wish that those who are causing such a problem over wanting people to be circumcised would just mutilate themselves [while they are at it!].
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And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word.
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1 Corinthians 7:7
Yet I wish that everyone were like me [i.e., with the ability to remain single. See 9:5]. However, each person has his own special gift from God; one has this gift [i.e., being content to remain single. See Matt. 19:12], and another has the other gift [i.e., feeling the need to marry and have a family].
1 Corinthians 14:5
Now I would like all of you to speak in languages [supernaturally], but I would rather have you prophecy. For the person who prophesies is more important [i.e., to the church] than those who speak in languages [supernaturally], unless that person interprets [the languages], so the church can be built up [spiritually].
Galatians 5:12
I wish that those who are causing such a problem over wanting people to be circumcised would just mutilate themselves [while they are at it!].