1 Corinthians 14:1

Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

Cross References (25)

  • 1 Corinthians 14:39 (12)

    So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

  • 1 Timothy 4:14 (11)

    Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the

  • Hebrews 12:14 (10)

    Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:14 (10)

    Do everything in love.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:1 (10)

    Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:3–5 (9)

    But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:20 (9)

    Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

  • 1 Corinthians 13:13 (8)

    And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.

  • Proverbs 15:9 (6)

    The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:37 (4)

    If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s

  • 1 Corinthians 12:31 (4)

    But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.

  • 1 Timothy 6:11 (4)

    But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentle

  • 1 Corinthians 14:24–25 (4)

    But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to a

  • 1 Peter 3:11–13 (4)

    He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

  • Isaiah 51:1 (4)

    “Listen to Me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut, and to the

  • Ephesians 1:3 (3)

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in th

  • Proverbs 21:21 (3)

    He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.

  • 1 Timothy 5:10 (3)

    and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, impa

  • Romans 12:6 (2)

    We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his

  • 2 Peter 1:7 (2)

    and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.

  • 3 John 1:11 (2)

    Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not s

  • Numbers 11:25–29 (2)

    Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that

  • 2 Timothy 2:22 (1)

    Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord o

  • Romans 9:30 (0)

    What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by

  • Romans 14:19 (-1)

    So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.