1 Corinthians 14:1

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
World English Bible (WEB)
Follow{G1377}{(G5720)} after charity{G26}, and{G1161} desire{G2206}{(G5720)} spiritual{G4152} gifts, but{G1161} rather{G3123} that{G2443} ye may prophesy{G4395}{(G5725)}.
KJV with Strongs
(1) Pursue love and excitedly desire the spirituals but rather that you maybe prophecy.
The F.O.G
[1] Make love your highest pursuit, your true north star. And while you're walking that path of love, eagerly desire the spiritual gifts יהוה offers, especially the gift of prophecy—speaking His truth clearly to build up others.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Pursue the love, and seek earnestly the spiritual things, and rather that ye may prophecy,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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