1 Corinthians 14:1

Appropriate Use Of Prophecy And Tongues

¹ Be eager in your pursuit of this Love, and be earnestly ambitious for spiritual gifts, but let it be chiefly so in order that you may prophesy. ² For he who speaks in an unknown tongue is not speaking to men, but to God; for no one understands him. Yet in the Spirit he is speaking secret truths.

Desire Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:1

It is important, brethren, that you should have clear knowledge on the subject of spiritual gifts.

1 Corinthians 14:39

The conclusion, my brethren, is this. Be earnestly ambitious to prophesy, and do not check speaking with tongues;

1 Corinthians 16:14

Let all that you do be done from motives of love.

Romans 9:30

To what conclusion does this bring us? Why, that the Gentiles, who were not in pursuit of righteousness, have overtaken it--a righteousness, however, which arises from faith;

Romans 12:6

But since we have special gifts which differ in accordance with the diversified work graciously entrusted to us, if it is prophecy, let the prophet speak in exact proportion to his faith;

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us aim at whatever makes for peace and mutual upbuilding of character.

1 Corinthians 12:31-9

But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others.

1 Corinthians 13:13

And so there remain Faith, Hope, Love--these three; and of these the greatest is Love.

1 Corinthians 14:3-5

But he who prophesies speaks to men words of edification, encouragement and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:24-25

If, on the other hand, every one is prophesying and an unbeliever or an ungifted man comes in, he is convicted by all and closely examined by all,

1 Corinthians 14:37

If any one deems himself to be a Prophet or a man with spiritual gifts, let him recognize as the Lord's command all that I am now writing to you.

Ephesians 1:3

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

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not think meanly of utterances of prophecy;

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not be careless about the gifts with which you are endowed, which were conferred on you through a divine revelation when the hands of the elders were placed upon you.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must have been true to her one husband, and well reported of for good deeds, as having brought up children, received strangers hospitably, washed the feet of God's people, given relief to the distressed, and devoted herself to good works of every kind.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, must flee from these things; and strive for uprightness, godliness, good faith, love, fortitude, and a forgiving temper.

2 Timothy 2:22

Keep a strong curb, however, on your youthful cravings; and strive for integrity, good faith, love, peace, in company with all who pray to the Lord with pure hearts.

Hebrews 12:14

but may rather be restored. Persistently strive for peace with all men, and for that growth in holiness apart from which no one will see the Lord.

1 Peter 3:11-13

Let him turn from evil, and do good; Let him inquire for peace and go in pursuit of it.

2 Peter 1:7

along with power of endurance, godliness; along with godliness, brotherly affection; and along with brotherly affection, love.

3 John 1:11

My dear friend, do not follow wrong examples, but right ones. He who habitually does what is right is a child of God: he who habitually does what is wrong has not seen God.