Zealous of spiritual gifts (ζηλωτα πνευματων). Zealots for spirits. So it looked.

That ye may abound (ινα …

Even so ye. Since you desire spiritual gifts, I urge you to seek to be able to speak in a clear and intelligible manner, so that you may e…

Even so ye.—Here follows the practical application of the previous teaching and illustration. The “ye” of [Reference 1 Co…

Paul’s reference to the “languages in the world” and the “foreigner” substantiates the conclusion that in his discussion of tongues he has in mind …

Since you are in pursuit of spiritual gifts, Paul concludes that the gift of tongues has not been given for the purpose of causing a few t…

Even so you, forasmuch as you are zealous of spiritual gifts ,
&c.] Gr. "of spirits"; that is, "of the gifts of the …

Even an apostle could not edify unless he spoke so as to be understood by his hearers. To speak words that have no meaning to those who hear them i…

Here the Apostle addre es a potential objection or misunderstanding that could arise from what he just said. Some might believe that since the Apos…