Berean Standard Bible
“It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.”
Paul is teaching the Corinthians about spiritual gifts, especially prophecy and tongues in worship. He wants their gatherings to build up the whole church, not only individuals.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
World English Bible (WEB)
So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.
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.
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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
So if you are desiring the things which the Spirit gives, let your minds be turned first to the things which are for the good of the church.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
so also you, since you are earnestly desirous of spiritual gifts, for the building up of the assembly seek that you may abound;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Así también vosotros; pues que anheláis espirituales dones, procurad ser excelentes para la edificación de la iglesia.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Si tanto anhelan tener alguno de los dones del Espíritu Santo, pídanle que les dé los mejores, los que de veras puedan ser útiles a la iglesia en general.
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