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1 Corinthians 14:1
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Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
About 1 Corinthians 14:1
Few verses address Prophecy in the Bible as directly as 1 Corinthians 14:1. This New Testament passage from the epistle of 1 Corinthians has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- 2 Peter 1:20
“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.”
- 2 Peter 1:21
“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”
- 1 Corinthians 14:3
“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.”
- Amos 3:7
“Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.”
- Revelation 19:10
“And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
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How to Apply 1 Corinthians 14:1
Pray through 1 Corinthians 14:1 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Prophecy in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.