1 Corinthians 14:39

Therefore, brethren, be eager to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

1 Corinthians 12:31

But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet I show unto you a more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But he that prophesies speaks unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I would that you all spoke with tongues, but rather that you prophesied: for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:24-25

But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believes not, or one unlearned, he is convicted of all, he is judged of all:

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Despise not prophesying.

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Summary

Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

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Bible References

Covet

1 Corinthians 14:1
Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.
1 Corinthians 12:31
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet I show unto you a more excellent way.
1 Thessalonians 5:20
Despise not prophesying.

General references

1 Thessalonians 5:20
Despise not prophesying.