But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And furthermore I show you by far the most excellent way.

I would that ye all spoke with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied; for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, unless he interpret, that the church may receive edification.

After that, he appeared to more than five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain until now, but some have fallen asleep.