But desire the greater gifts. And I will show you an even better way.
1 Corinthians 14:39 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised So then, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So [to conclude], my brethren, earnestly desire and set your hearts on prophesying (on being inspired to preach and teach and to interpret God's will and purpose), and do not forbid or hinder speaking in [unknown] tongues. American Standard Version (1901) Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. Common English Bible So then, brothers and sisters, use your ambition to try to get the gift of prophecy, but don’t prevent speaking in tongues. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, brothers, be zealous to prophesy, and do not prohibit speaking in tongues. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Wherefore, brethren, be zealous to prophesy; and forbid not to speak with tongues. |
But desire the greater gifts. And I will show you an even better way.
If I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
Pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, and especially that you may prophesy.
On the other hand, the person who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
I wish all of you spoke in tongues, but even more that you prophesied. The person who prophesies is greater than the person who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be built up.