1 Corinthians 14:1

1 Corinthians chapter 14 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:39

    Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:37

    If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him take knowledge of the things which I write unto you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.

  • 2 Timothy 2:22

    But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

  • 1 Corinthians 13:13

    But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.

  • Proverbs 21:21

    He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

  • 1 Peter 3:11

    And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it.