1 Corinthians 14:39

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“so that, brethren, earnestly desire to prophesy, and to speak with tongues do not forbid;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Corinthians 14:39 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Corinthians 12:31But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:1Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
  3. 1 Corinthians 14:3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
  4. 1 Corinthians 14:5I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
  5. 1 Corinthians 14:24But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all,
  6. 1 Thessalonians 5:20Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

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