1 Corinthians 14:1
Pursue love; nevertheless be envious of the spiritual gifts,—and, rather, that ye may be prophesying.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 15:9An abomination to Yahweh, is the way of the lawless, but, the pursuer of righteousness, he loveth.
Isaiah 51:1Hearken unto me, Ye that pursue righteousness, Ye that seek Yahweh,—Look well unto the rock whence ye were hewn, And unto the quarry whence ye were digged:
Romans 12:6Now, having gifts of favour, according to the favour given unto us, differing—whether prophesying, [let us use it] according to the proportion of our faith,
1 Corinthians 12:1But, concerning the spiritually gifted, brethren, I am not wishing you to be ignorant.
1 Corinthians 13:13But, now abide—faith, hope, love,—these three; but, the greatest of these, is, love.
1 Corinthians 14:24But, if, all, be prophesying,—and there come in one who is unbelieving or unskilled, he is convicted by all, he is searched by all, the secrets of his heart, become manifest,
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:1
In this chapter the apostle directs them about the use of their spiritual gifts, preferring those that are best and fitted to do the greatest good. I. He begins with advising them of all spiritual gifts to prefer prophesying, and shows that this is much better than speaking with tongues, ver. 1-5 . II. He goes on to show them how unprofitable the speaking of foreign languages is, and useless to the church; it is like piping in one tone, like sounding a trumpet without any certain note, like talking gibberish;… Read the whole commentary →