1 Corinthians 14:39

New Century Version

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.

Cross References

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 13:2

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 14:1

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

1 Corinthians 14:3

But those who prophesy are speaking to people to give them strength, encouragement, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:38

Those who ignore this will be ignored by God.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I wish all of you had the gift of speaking in different kinds of languages, but more, I wish you would prophesy. Those who prophesy are greater than those who can only speak in different languages—unless someone is there who can explain what is said so that the whole church can be helped.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not treat prophecy as if it were unimportant.