1 Corinthians 14:39

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

So, my brethren, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues;

Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:1

Make love your aim, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 12:31

But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

do not despise prophesying,

1 Corinthians 14:5

Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless some one interprets, so that the church may be edified.

1 Corinthians 14:3

On the other hand, he who prophesies speaks to men for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

1 Corinthians 13:2

And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 14:38

If any one does not recognize this, he is not recognized.