1 Corinthians 14:12–13
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
Euen so ye, forasmuch as yee are zealous †of spirituall gifts, seeke that yee may excell to the edifying of the Church.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Greek wordingGr. of spirite.
Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
Wherefore let him that speaketh in an vnknowen tongue, pray that he may interprete.
Narration uses the Pure Cambridge Edition.
PASSAGE SELECTION
Build from either side
Choose up to 10 verses in this chapter. The study tools update with the selected passage.
SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE
Cross References
10 Essential passages are open for comparison.
From verse 12
- 1 Corinthians 14:26Rank 1 from verse 12
26How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
26How is it then brethren? when ye come together, euery one of you hath a Psalme, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a reuelatiō, hath an interpretatiō: Let all things be done vnto edifying.
- 1 Corinthians 12:31Rank 2 from verse 12
- 1 Corinthians 14:3–4Rank 3 from verse 12
3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
4He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
3But he that prophesieth, speaketh vnto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
4He that speaketh in an vnknowen tongue, edifieth himselfe: but hee that prophesieth, edifieth the Church.
- 1 Corinthians 14:1Rank 4 from verse 12
- 1 Corinthians 12:7Rank 5 from verse 12
- Titus 2:14Rank 6 from verse 12
From verse 13
- John 14:13–14Rank 1 from verse 13
13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
13*And whatsoeuer ye shall aske in my Name, that will I doe, that the Father may be glorified in the Sonne.
14If ye shall aske any thing in my Name, I will doe it.
- Mark 11:24Rank 2 from verse 13
- 1 Corinthians 12:30Rank 3 from verse 13
- 1 Corinthians 12:10Rank 5 from verse 13
10To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
10To another the working of miracles, to another prophecie, to another discerning of spirits, to another diuers kindes of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.
- 1 Corinthians 14:27–28Rank 6 from verse 13
27If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
28But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
27If any man speake in an vnknowen tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course, and let one interprete.
28But if there be no interpreter, let him keepe silence in the Church, and let him speake to himselfe, and to God.
- Acts 4:29–31Rank 7 from verse 13
29And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
30By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
31¶ And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
29And now Lord, behold their threatnings, and graunt vnto thy seruants, that with all boldnesse they may speake thy word,
30By stretching foorth thine hand to heale: and that signes and wonders may be done by the Name of thy holy child Iesus.
31¶ And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together, and they were all filled with the holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldnesse.
WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE
Definitions
Open a word for its full definition and concordance.
DEFINED WORDS
1 Corinthians 14:12
1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Because, since, seeing that, considering that, or in view of the fact stated.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Ardent, earnest, or warmly devoted in pursuing an object.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Pertaining to spirit or to the Holy Ghost. 2. Nonmaterial or not carnal. 3. Governed by the Spirit.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Things given or bestowed; presents. Sense 2: Endowments or abilities. Sense 3: Bribes.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
To surpass, exceed, or be eminent in quality, ability, or achievement.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Building up, strengthening, or instructing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: An assembly or congregation belonging to God or Christ. Sense 2: In passages identifying the church with Christ's body, the body of which Christ is the head.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
1 Corinthians 14:13
1. For that reason, or as a conclusion from what precedes; therefore or consequently. 2. For what reason or purpose; why.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Speaks; expresses or communicates words or meaning.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Not known, recognized, identified, understood, disclosed, or familiar to the persons concerned.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: To ask, beseech, request, or entreat. Sense 2: To make requests or supplications to God, or address him in worship.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
To explain or unfold meaning; to translate words from one language into another.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
READ BEFORE AND AFTER
Surrounding Verses
Nearby Scripture remains separate from the selected passage until you add it.
11Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.
11Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voyce, I shall bee vnto him that speaketh, a Barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a Barbarian vnto mee.
12Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
12Euen so ye, forasmuch as yee are zealous †of spirituall gifts, seeke that yee may excell to the edifying of the Church.
Selected passage13Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
13Wherefore let him that speaketh in an vnknowen tongue, pray that he may interprete.
Selected passage14For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
14For if I pray in an vnknowen tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my vnderstanding is vnfruitfull.