1 Corinthians 14:1 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 18951 Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17691 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition1 EAGERLY PURSUE and seek to acquire [this] love [make it your aim, your great quest]; and earnestly desire and cultivate the spiritual endowments (gifts), especially that you may prophesy (interpret the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching). See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)1 Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. See the chapterCommon English Bible1 Pursue love, and use your ambition to try to get spiritual gifts but especially so that you might prophesy. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version1 Pursue charity. Be zealous for spiritual things, but only so that you may prophesy. See the chapter |
After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a band of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a timbrel, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall be prophesying: