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It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.
World English Bible (WEB)
Even{G2532} so{G3779} ye{G5210}, forasmuch as{G1893} ye are{G2075}{(G5748)} zealous{G2207} of spiritual{G4151} gifts, seek{G2212}{(G5720)} that{G2443} ye may excel{G4052}{(G5725)} to{G4314} the edifying{G3619} of the church{G1577}.
Strong's King James
(12) So also you, since you are excited for ruach-spirits, seek to maybe abounding towards the building up of the assembly.
The F.O.G
[12] Since you're so eager for spiritual gifts, focus on excelling in gifts that build up the entire church family. Let love guide your pursuit of power.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
so also ye, since ye are earnestly desirous of spiritual gifts, for the building up of the assembly seek that ye may abound;
Young's Literal Translation
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