1 Corinthians 14:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Love should be your guide. Be eager to have the gifts that come from the Holy Spirit, especially the gift of prophecy.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:9

The LORD is disgusted with all who do wrong, but he loves everyone who does right.

Proverbs 21:21

If you try to be kind and good, you will be blessed with life and goodness and honour.

Isaiah 51:1

If you want to do right and obey the LORD, follow Abraham's example. He was the rock from which you were chipped.

Romans 12:6

God has also given each of us different gifts to use. If we can prophesy, we should do it according to the amount of faith we have.

Romans 14:19

We should try to live at peace and help each other have a strong faith.

Romans 9:30

What does all this mean? It means that the Gentiles were not trying to be acceptable to God, but they found that he would accept them if they had faith.

1 Corinthians 12:1

My friends, you asked me about spiritual gifts.

1 Corinthians 12:31

I want you to desire the best gifts. So I will show you a much better way.

1 Corinthians 13:13

For now there are faith, hope, and love. But of these three, the greatest is love.

1 Corinthians 13:2

What if I could prophesy and understand all secrets and all knowledge? And what if I had faith that moved mountains? I would be nothing, unless I loved others.

1 Corinthians 14:22

Languages that others don't know may mean something to unbelievers, but not to the Lord's followers. Prophecy, on the other hand, is for followers, not for unbelievers.

1 Corinthians 14:37

If you think of yourself as a prophet or a spiritual person, you will know that I am writing only what the Lord has commanded.

1 Corinthians 14:39

My friends, be eager to prophesy and don't stop anyone from speaking languages that others don't know.

1 Corinthians 16:14

Show love in everything you do.

Ephesians 1:3

Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ for the spiritual blessings that Christ has brought us from heaven!

1 Thessalonians 5:20

or ignore prophecies.

1 Timothy 4:14

Use the gift you were given when the prophets spoke and the group of church leaders blessed you by placing their hands on you.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also be well known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

1 Timothy 6:11

Timothy, you belong to God, so keep away from all these evil things. Try your best to please God and to be like him. Be faithful, loving, dependable, and gentle.

2 Timothy 2:22

Run from temptations that capture young people. Always do the right thing. Be faithful, loving, and easy to get along with. Worship with people whose hearts are pure.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live at peace with everyone! Live a clean life. If you don't, you will never see the Lord.

2 Peter 1:7

concern for others, and love.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, don't copy the evil deeds of others! Follow the example of people who do kind deeds. They are God's children, but those who are always doing evil have never seen God.

1 Samuel 10:5

Next, go to Gibeah, where the Philistines have an army camp. As you're going into the town, you'll meet a group of prophets coming down from the place of worship. They'll be going along prophesying while others are walking in front of them, playing small harps, small drums, and flutes.