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14 Be pursuing[a] love.

Be Zealous For Spiritual Gifts, But Especially To Prophesy And Edify The Church

Now be zealous-for the spiritual gifts, but even-more[b] that you might be prophesying. For the one speaking in a tongue is not speaking[c] to people, but to God— for no one hears[d], but he speaks mysteries[e] with his spirit[f].

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 14:1 Or, running after, seeking after.
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:1 Or, rather.
  3. 1 Corinthians 14:2 That is, addressing himself to.
  4. 1 Corinthians 14:2 That is, hears with understanding.
  5. 1 Corinthians 14:2 That is, things not knowable by humans apart from a revelation by God.
  6. 1 Corinthians 14:2 Or, by the Spirit; or, with his spiritual gift (as in v 12).

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