1 Corinthians 14:1

Appropriate Use Of Prophecy And Tongues

¹ Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual manifestations, but rather that ye may prophesy. ² For he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but to God: for no one hears; but in spirit he speaks mysteries.

Desire Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:1

But concerning spiritual manifestations, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant.

1 Corinthians 14:39

So that, brethren, desire to prophesy, and do not forbid the speaking with tongues.

1 Corinthians 16:14

Let all things ye do be done in love.

Numbers 11:25-29

And Jehovah came down in a cloud, and spoke to him, and took of the Spirit that was upon him, and put it upon the seventy men, the elders; and it came to pass, that when the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied, but they did not repeat it.

Proverbs 15:9

The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

Proverbs 21:21

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Isaiah 51:1

Hearken unto me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek Jehovah: look unto the rock whence ye were hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye were digged.

Romans 9:30

What then shall we say? That they of the nations, who did not follow after righteousness, have attained righteousness, but the righteousness that is on the principle of faith.

Romans 12:6

But having different gifts, according to the grace which has been given to us, whether it be prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

Romans 14:19

So then let us pursue the things which tend to peace, and things whereby one shall build up another.

1 Corinthians 12:31-9

But desire earnestly the greater gifts, and yet shew I unto you a way of more surpassing excellence.

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now abide faith, hope, love; these three things; and the greater of these is love.

1 Corinthians 14:3-5

But he that prophesies speaks to men in edification, and encouragement, and consolation.

1 Corinthians 14:24-25

But if all prophesy, and some unbeliever or simple person come in, he is convicted of all, he is judged of all;

1 Corinthians 14:37

If any one thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him recognise the things that I write to you, that it is the Lord's commandment.

Ephesians 1:3

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

1 Thessalonians 5:20

do not lightly esteem prophecies;

1 Timothy 4:14

Be not negligent of the gift that is in thee, which has been given to thee through prophecy, with imposition of the hands of the elderhood.

1 Timothy 5:10

borne witness to in good works, if she have brought up children, if she have exercised hospitality, if she have washed saints' feet, if she have imparted relief to the distressed, if she have diligently followed every good work.

1 Timothy 6:11

But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit.

2 Timothy 2:22

But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with all, and holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord:

1 Peter 3:11-13

And let him avoid evil, and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it;

2 Peter 1:7

in godliness brotherly love, in brotherly love love:

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He that does good is of God. He that does evil has not seen God.