1 Corinthians 14:1

The English Standar Version

Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Isaiah 51:1

"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug.

Romans 12:6

Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;

Romans 14:19

So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

Romans 9:30

What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith;

1 Corinthians 12:1

Now concerning[1] spiritual gifts,[2] brothers,[3] I do not want you to be uninformed.

1 Corinthians 12:31

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

1 Corinthians 13:13

So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

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 14:22

Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign[3] not for unbelievers but for believers.

1 Corinthians 14:37

If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 14:39

So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

1 Corinthians 16:14

Let all that you do be done in 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 heavenly places,

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not despise prophecies,

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.

1 Timothy 5:10

and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.

1 Timothy 6:11

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Hebrews 12:14

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

2 Peter 1:7

and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.

1 Samuel 10:5

After that you shall come to Gibeath-elohim,[2] where there is a garrison of the Philistines. And there, as soon as you come to the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place with harp, tambourine, flute, and lyre before them, prophesying.