So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.
What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.
On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
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