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1 Cor. 13:13 π 1 Cor. 14:2

1 Corinthians 14:1


KJV
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
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NKJV
Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
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NASB
Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
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NIV
Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
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Amp.
Eagerly pursue and seek to acquire [this] love [make it your aim, your great quest]; and earnestly desire and cultivate the spiritual endowments (gifts), especially that you may prophesy (interpret the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching).
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Wuest
Be constantly pursuing this love, earnestly endeavoring to acquire it. Moreover, be earnestly desiring the spiritual gifts, and do this in order that you might more efficiently impart to others the divine revelations you have received.
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Phps.
Follow, then, the way of love, while you set your heart on the gifts of the Spirit. The highest gift you can wish for is to be able to speak the messages of God.
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Wms.
Keep on pursuing love, but still keep cultivating your spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophesying.
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Writings on the Paidion Books Site
That Reference This Scripture

  1. 1. The Apostles; The Normal Christian Church Life - Watchman Nee
  2. Introductory Chapter; War On the Saints - Jessie Penn-Lewis
  3. 9. The Organization of Local Churches; The Normal Christian Church Life - Watchman Nee
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