1 Corinthians 14:1
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 14
“Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.”1 Corinthians 14:1
What Does 1 Corinthians 14:1 Mean?
1 Corinthians 14:1 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 14:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 13:13“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”1 Timothy 4:14“Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.”1 Corinthians 14:39“Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.”1 Corinthians 16:14“Let all your things be done with charity.”Romans 12:6“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;”1 Peter 3:13“And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?”1 Corinthians 12:1“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.”1 Thessalonians 5:20“Despise not prophesyings.”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”1 Corinthians 14:3“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.”1 Timothy 6:11“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”2 Timothy 2:22“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”Proverbs 15:9“The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.”Numbers 11:25“And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.”1 Corinthians 13:2“And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.”1 Thessalonians 5:15“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”1 Peter 3:11“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”Isaiah 51:1“Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.”1 Corinthians 12:10“To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:”1 Corinthians 12:31“But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.”
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