1 Corinthians 14:39
The conclusion, my brethren, is this. Be earnestly ambitious to prophesy, and do not check speaking with tongues;
1 Corinthians 12:31
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 14:1
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.
1 Corinthians 14:3
But he who prophesies speaks to men words of edification, encouragement and comfort.
1 Corinthians 14:5
I should be right glad were you all to speak in 'tongues,' but yet more glad were you all to prophesy. And, in fact, the man who prophesies is superior to him who speaks in 'tongues,' except when the latter can interpret in order that the Church may get a blessing.
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 Thessalonians 5:20
Do not think meanly of utterances of prophecy;