1 Corinthians 14:1

New English Translation

Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:9

The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Proverbs 21:21

The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

Isaiah 51:1

“Listen to me, you who pursue godliness, who seek the Lord! Look at the rock from which you were chiseled, at the quarry from which you were dug!

Romans 12:6

And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that individual must use it in proportion to his faith.

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.

Romans 9:30

What shall we say then? – that the Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness obtained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith,

1 Corinthians 12:1

With regard to spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.

1 Corinthians 12:31

But you should be eager for the greater gifts. And now I will show you a way that is beyond comparison.

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:2

And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 14:22

So then, tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers.

1 Corinthians 14:37

If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, he should acknowledge that what I write to you is the Lord’s command.

1 Corinthians 14:39

So then, brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid anyone from speaking in tongues.

1 Corinthians 16:14

Everything you do should be done in love.

Ephesians 1:3

Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not treat prophecies with contempt.

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you.

1 Timothy 5:10

and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress – as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

2 Peter 1:7

to godliness, brotherly affection; to brotherly affection, unselfish love.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.

1 Samuel 10:5

Afterward you will go to Gibeah of God, where there are Philistine officials. When you enter the town, you will meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place. They will have harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.