Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
Even so ye - Since you desire spiritual gifts, I may urge it upon you to seek to he able to speak in a clear and intelligible manner, that you may edify the church. This is one of the most valuable endowments of the Spirit; and this should be earnestly desired.
Forasmuch as ye are zealous - Since you earnestly desire; See the note at I Corinthians 12:31.
Spiritual gifts - The endowments conferred by the Holy Spirit; See the note at I Corinthians 12:1.
Seek that ye may excel ... - Seek that you may be able to convey truth in a clear and plain manner; seek to be distinguished for that. It is one of the most rare and valuable endowments of the Holy Spirit.
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing 1 Corinthians 14:12:
1 Corinthians 14:26
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