1Cor 14:12 | KJV | STEP | Even so ye , forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts , seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church .

1Cor 14: 12

(KJV)

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

(NASB2020)

So you too, since you are eager to possess ^{▼▼Lit spirits}spiritual gifts, strive to excel for the ^bedification of the church.

(NET2full)

It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, ^{▼▼tn Grk “eager for spirits.” The plural is probably a shorthand for the Spirit’s gifts, especially in this context, tongues.} seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.