Verse 39

So then, brothers and sisters, eagerly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

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  • 1 Cor 12:31 : 31 But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you a more excellent way.
  • 1 Cor 14:1 : 1 Pursue love, and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
  • 1 Cor 14:3 : 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and comfort.
  • 1 Cor 14:5 : 5 I wish that all of you spoke in tongues, but I would rather you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless they interpret so that the church may be built up.
  • 1 Cor 14:24-25 : 24 But if everyone is prophesying and an unbeliever or uninitiated person enters, they are convicted of sin by all and are examined by all. 25 The secrets of their heart are revealed, and they will fall facedown and worship God, exclaiming, 'God is truly among you!'
  • 1 Thess 5:20 : 20 Do not despise prophecies.