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So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.
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Channel Zeal for the Church
Commentators agree that Paul is not condemning the Corinthians' enthusiasm for spiritual gifts. Instead, he is redirecting it. Their zeal, which scholars note was strong, should be channeled toward a specific and primary goal: seeking gifts that build up, strengthen, and edify the entire church.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Zealous of spiritual gifts (ζηλωτα πνευματων). Zealots for spirits. So it looked.
That ye may abound (ινα …
19th Century
Anglican
Even so ye.—Here follows the practical application of the previous teaching and illustration. The “ye” of [Reference 1 Co…
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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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Even so you, forasmuch as you are zealous of spiritual gifts , &c.] Gr. "of spirits"; that is, "of the gifts of the …
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here the Apostle addresses a potential objection or misunderstanding that could arise from what he just said. Some might believe that since the Apo…
