1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 14:1

BSB
Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
AKJV
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.
CPDV
Pursue charity. Be zealous for spiritual things, but only so that you may prophesy.
ERV
Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
NHEB
Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual things, and especially that you may prophesy.
SMT
Pursue love, and be emulous of spiritual things, and rather that ye might prophesy.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 14:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 14:1
Summary
Pursue love and prophetic spiritual abilities.
Place
Corinth
Event
Commanding pursuit of gifts
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Teaching