Translation Comparison

1 Corinthians 14:12

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse 1 Corinthians 14:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Corinthians 14:12 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
American Standard VersionASV	So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts , seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	So you also, forasmuch as you are zealous of spirits, seek to abound unto the edifying of the church.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Thus ye also, since ye are desirous of spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the assembly.
English Revised VersionERV	So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
World English BibleWEB	So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	so also ye, since ye are earnestly desirous of spiritual gifts, for the building up of the assembly seek that ye may abound;
American King James VersionAKJV	Even so you, for as much as you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edifying of the church.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	Therefore, seeing that you are ambitious for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them so as to benefit the Church.

King James Bible

KJV

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

American Standard Version

ASV

So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts , seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

So you also, forasmuch as you are zealous of spirits, seek to abound unto the edifying of the church.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Thus ye also, since ye are desirous of spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the assembly.

English Revised Version

ERV

So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

World English Bible

WEB

So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

so also ye, since ye are earnestly desirous of spiritual gifts, for the building up of the assembly seek that ye may abound;

American King James Version

AKJV

Even so you, for as much as you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edifying of the church.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Therefore, seeing that you are ambitious for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them so as to benefit the Church.