1 Corinthians 14:39

Weymouth NT

The conclusion, my brethren, is this. Be earnestly ambitious to prophesy, and do not check speaking with tongues;

Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:31

But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others.

1 Corinthians 13:2

If I possess the gift of prophecy and am versed in all mysteries and all knowledge, and have such absolute faith that I can remove mountains, but am destitute of Love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Be eager in your pursuit of this Love, and be earnestly ambitious for spiritual gifts, but let it be chiefly so in order that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But he who prophesies speaks to men words of edification, encouragement and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:38

But if any one is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I should be right glad were you all to speak in `tongues,' but yet more glad were you all to prophesy. And, in fact, the man who prophesies is superior to him who speaks in `tongues,' except when the latter can interpret in order that the Church may get a blessing.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not think meanly of utterances of prophecy;