For Jews ask for signs, Greeks seek after wisdom,

but I beat my body and bring it into submission, lest by any means, after I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.

Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.

In the same way he also took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink, in memory of me."

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