1 Corinthians 14:1

Appropriate Use Of Prophecy And Tongues

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

Desire Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:1

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

1 Corinthians 14:39

So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

1 Corinthians 16:14

Let all that you do be done in love.

Numbers 11:25-29

Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the Spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders. And as soon as the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied. But they did not continue doing it.

Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Isaiah 51:1

"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug.

Romans 9:30

What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, a righteousness that is by 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

So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

1 Corinthians 12:31-9

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

1 Corinthians 13:13

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

1 Corinthians 14:3-5

On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

1 Corinthians 14:24-25

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

1 Corinthians 14:37

If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord.

Ephesians 1:3

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

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not despise prophecies,

1 Timothy 4:14

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

1 Timothy 5:10

and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.

1 Timothy 6:11

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

So flee youthful passions 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 everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

1 Peter 3:11-13

let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.

2 Peter 1:7

and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.