But earnestly seek the better gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.
1 Corinthians 14:39 - The Scriptures 2009 So, then, brothers, earnestly seek to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So [to conclude], my brethren, earnestly desire and set your hearts on prophesying (on being inspired to preach and teach and to interpret God's will and purpose), and do not forbid or hinder speaking in [unknown] tongues. American Standard Version (1901) Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. Common English Bible So then, brothers and sisters, use your ambition to try to get the gift of prophecy, but don’t prevent speaking in tongues. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, brothers, be zealous to prophesy, and do not prohibit speaking in tongues. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Wherefore, brethren, be zealous to prophesy; and forbid not to speak with tongues. |
But earnestly seek the better gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.
And if I have prophecy, and know all secrets and all knowledge, and if I have all belief, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am none at all.
Pursue love, and earnestly seek the spiritual gifts, but rather that you prophesy.
But he who is prophesying speaks upbuilding and encouragement and comfort to men.
Now I wish you all spoke with tongues, but rather that you might prophesy, for he who is prophesying is greater than he who is speaking with tongues, unless he interprets, so that the assembly might receive upbuilding.