⁴ For ^(A)as in one body we have many members,^[a] and the members do not all have the same function, ⁵ so we, ^(B)though many, ^(C)are one body in Christ, and individually ^(D)members one of another. ^6 (E)Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if ^(F)prophecy, ^(G)in proportion to our faith; ⁷ if ^(H)service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; ⁸ the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; ^(I)the one who leads,^[b] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with ^(J)cheerfulness.

²⁵ that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. ²⁶ If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, ^(A)all rejoice together.

²⁷ Now ^(B)you are the body of Christ and individually ^(C)members of it. ²⁸ And ^(D)God has appointed in the church first ^(E)apostles, second ^(F)prophets, third teachers, then ^(G)miracles, then ^(H)gifts of healing, ^(I)helping, ^(J)administrating, and ^(K)various kinds of tongues. ²⁹ Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? ³⁰ Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? ³¹ But ^(L)earnestly desire the higher gifts.

And I will show you a still more excellent way.

¹² So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.

Orderly Worship

²⁶ What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has ^(A)a hymn, ^(B)a lesson, ^(C)a revelation, ^(D)a tongue, or ^(E)an interpretation. ^(F)Let all things be done for building up.

²⁴ And ^(A)let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, ^25 (B)not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and ^(C)all the more as you see ^(D)the Day drawing near.

The Mystery of Godliness

¹⁴ I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, ¹⁵ if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.