But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
1 Corinthians 14:39 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) So, my brethren, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues; Flere versionerKing 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 desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
Make love your aim, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
On the other hand, he who prophesies speaks to men for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.
Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless some one interprets, so that the church may be edified.