But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And still I show you a far better way:
1 Corinthians 14:39 - Tree of Life Version Therefore, 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 earnestly desire the greater gifts. And still I show you a far better way:
If I have the gift of prophecy and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so as to remove mountains but have not love, I am nothing.
Pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
But one who prophesies speaks to people for building up, urging on, and uplifting.
Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. One who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues—unless he interprets, so that the community may be built up.