1 Corinthians 14:1

New American Bible - revised edition

Pursue love, but strive eagerly for the spiritual gifts, above all that you may prophesy.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves one who pursues justice.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues justice and kindness will find life and honor.

Isaiah 51:1

Listen to me, you who pursue justice, who seek the Lord; Look to the rock from which you were hewn, to the quarry from which you were taken;

Romans 12:6

Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith;

Romans 14:19

Let us then pursue what leads to peace and to building up one another.

Romans 9:30

What then shall we say? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have achieved it, that is, righteousness that comes from faith;

1 Corinthians 12:1

Now in regard to spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be unaware.

1 Corinthians 12:31

Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. The Way of Love. But I shall show you a still more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 13:13

So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:2

And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 14:22

Thus, tongues are a sign not for those who believe but for unbelievers, whereas prophecy is not for unbelievers but for those who believe.

1 Corinthians 14:37

If anyone thinks that he is a prophet or a spiritual person, he should recognize that what I am writing to you is a commandment of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 14:39

So, [my] brothers, strive eagerly to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues,

1 Corinthians 16:14

Your every act should be done with love.

Ephesians 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens,

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not despise prophetic utterances.

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the gift you have, which was conferred on you through the prophetic word with the imposition of hands of the presbyterate.

1 Timothy 5:10

with a reputation for good works, namely, that she has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the holy ones, helped those in distress, involved herself in every good work.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

So turn from youthful desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord with purity of heart.

Hebrews 12:14

Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

2 Peter 1:7

devotion with mutual affection, mutual affection with love.

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does what is good is of God; whoever does what is evil has never seen God.

1 Samuel 10:5

After that you will come to Gibeath-elohim, where the Philistine garrison is located. As you enter that city, you will meet a band of prophets coming down from the high place. They will be preceded by lyres, tambourines, flutes, and harps, and will be in prophetic ecstasy.