1 Corinthians 14:39

So then, brothers, seek to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in languages.

1 Corinthians 12:31

But zealously strive after the better gifts. And yet I show to you a more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow after charity and desire spiritual things, but rather that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But he who prophesies speaks to men for building up, and exhortation, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I wish all of you to speak in languages, but rather that you may prophesy; for greater is he prophesying than he speaking in tongues, unless he interpret so that the church may receive building up.

1 Corinthians 14:24-25

But if all prophesy, and some unbeliever or one not instructed comes, he is convicted by all, he is judged by all.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not despise 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 charity and desire spiritual things, but rather that you may prophesy.
1 Corinthians 12:31
But zealously strive after the better gifts. And yet I show to you a more excellent way.
1 Thessalonians 5:20
Do not despise prophesying.

General references

1 Thessalonians 5:20
Do not despise prophesying.