1 Corinthians 14:39

Modern English Version

Therefore, brothers, eagerly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:31

But earnestly desire the greater gifts. Yet I show you a more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 13:2

If I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow after love and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification and exhortation and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:38

But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I desire that you all speak in tongues, but even more that you prophesy. For greater is he who prophesies than he who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edification.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not despise prophecies.