1 Corinthians 14:1

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Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially the gift of speaking what God has revealed.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:9

The way of wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Isaiah 51:1

Listen to me, you people who pursue what is right and seek the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were dug.

Romans 12:6

God in his kindness gave each of us different gifts. If your gift is speaking what God has revealed, make sure what you say agrees with the Christian faith.

Romans 14:19

So let’s pursue those things which bring peace and which are good for each other.

Romans 9:30

So what can we say? We can say that non-Jewish people who were not trying to gain God’s approval won his approval, an approval based on faith.

1 Corinthians 12:1

Brothers and sisters, I don’t want there to be any misunderstanding concerning spiritual gifts.

1 Corinthians 12:31

You ⌞only⌟ want the better gifts, but I will show you the best thing to do.

1 Corinthians 13:13

So these three things remain: faith, hope, and love. But the best one of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:2

I may have the gift to speak what God has revealed, and I may understand all mysteries and have all knowledge. I may even have enough faith to move mountains. But if I don’t have love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 14:22

So the gift of speaking in other languages is a sign for unbelievers, not for believers. The gift of speaking what God has revealed is a sign for believers, not for unbelievers.

1 Corinthians 14:37

Whoever thinks that he speaks for God or that he is spiritually gifted must acknowledge that what I write to you is what the Lord commands.

1 Corinthians 14:39

So, brothers and sisters, desire to speak what God has revealed, and don’t keep anyone from speaking in other languages.

1 Corinthians 16:14

Do everything with love.

Ephesians 1:3

Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Through Christ, God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing that heaven has to offer.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Don’t despise what God has revealed.

1 Timothy 4:14

Don’t neglect the gift which you received through prophecy when the spiritual leaders  placed their hands on you ⌞to ordain you⌟.

1 Timothy 5:10

People should tell about the good things she has done: raising children, being hospitable, taking care of believers’ needs, helping the suffering, or always doing good things.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, must avoid these things. Pursue what God approves of: a godly life, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

Stay away from lusts which tempt young people. Pursue what has God’s approval. Pursue faith, love, and peace together with those who worship the Lord with a pure heart.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live peacefully with everyone, and try to live holy lives, because if you don’t, you will not see the Lord.

2 Peter 1:7

to godliness add Christian affection; and to Christian affection add love.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, never imitate evil, but imitate good. The person who does good is from God. The person who does evil has never seen God.

1 Samuel 10:5

After that, you will come to the hill of God, where the Philistines have a military post. When you arrive at the city, you will meet a group of prophets prophesying as they come from the worship site. They will be led by men playing a harp, a tambourine, a flute, and a lyre.