1 Corinthians 14:1

Appropriate Use Of Prophecy And Tongues

¹ Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. ² For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God; for no one understands him, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries.

Desire Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:1

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be uninformed.

1 Corinthians 14:39

Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

1 Corinthians 16:14

Let all that you do be done in love.

Romans 9:30

What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, righteousness through faith;

Romans 12:6

Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;

Romans 14:19

Let us therefore pursue what makes for peace and for mutual edification.

1 Corinthians 12:31-9

But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 13:13

So now faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 14:3-5

But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their edification and encouragement and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:24-25

But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all;

1 Corinthians 14:37

If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command.

Ephesians 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

1 Thessalonians 5:20

do not despise prophecies.

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you through prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands on you.

1 Timothy 5:10

and she must be well known for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved those in distress, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Hebrews 12:14

Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

1 Peter 3:11-13

He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

2 Peter 1:7

and to godliness, brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness, love.

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.