1 Corinthians 14:1

New Century Version

You should seek after love, and you should truly want to have the spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:9

The Lord hates what evil people do, but he loves those who do what is right.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever tries to live right and be loyal finds life, success, and honor.

Isaiah 51:1

The Lord says, “Listen to me, those of you who try to live right and follow the Lord. Look at the rock from which you were cut; look at the stone quarry from which you were dug.

Romans 12:6

We all have different gifts, each of which came because of the grace God gave us. The person who has the gift of prophecy should use that gift in agreement with the faith.

Romans 14:19

So let us try to do what makes peace and helps one another.

Romans 9:30

So what does all this mean? Those who are not Jews were not trying to make themselves right with God, but they were made right with God because of their faith.

1 Corinthians 12:1

Now, brothers and sisters, I want you to understand about spiritual gifts.

1 Corinthians 12:31

But you should truly want to have the greater gifts. And now I will show you the best way of all.

1 Corinthians 13:13

So these three things continue forever: faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:2

I may have the gift of prophecy. I may understand all the secret things of God and have all knowledge, and I may have faith so great I can move mountains. But even with all these things, if I do not have love, then I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 14:22

So the gift of speaking in different kinds of languages is a sign for those who do not believe, not for those who do believe. And prophecy is for people who believe, not for those who do not believe.

1 Corinthians 14:37

Those who think they are prophets or spiritual persons should understand that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.

1 Corinthians 14:39

So my brothers and sisters, you should truly want to prophesy. But do not stop people from using the gift of speaking in different kinds of languages.

1 Corinthians 16:14

Do everything in love.

Ephesians 1:3

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not treat prophecy as if it were unimportant.

1 Timothy 4:14

Use the gift you have, which was given to you through prophecy when the group of elders laid their hands on you.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, run away from all those things. Instead, live in the right way, serve God, have faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

But run away from the evil desires of youth. Try hard to live right and to have faith, love, and peace, together with those who trust in the Lord from pure hearts.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live in peace with all people, and try to live free from sin. Anyone whose life is not holy will never see the Lord.

2 Peter 1:7

and to your service for God, add kindness for your brothers and sisters in Christ; and to this kindness, add love.

3 John 1:11

My dear friend, do not follow what is bad; follow what is good. The one who does good belongs to God. But the one who does evil has never known God.

1 Samuel 10:5

Then you will go to Gibeah of God, where a Philistine camp is. When you approach this town, a group of prophets will come down from the place of worship. They will be playing harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.