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1 Corinthians 14

1 Cor. 14:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Follow after
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
dioko (Greek #1377)
to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
KJV usage: ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.
Pronounce: dee-o'-ko
Origin: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb δίω (to flee; compare the base of 1169 and 1249)
charity
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
agape (Greek #26)
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
KJV usage: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
Pronounce: ag-ah'-pay
Origin: from 25
, and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
desire
zeloo (Greek #2206)
to have warmth of feeling for or against
KJV usage: affect, covet (earnestly), (have) desire, (move with) envy, be jealous over, (be) zealous(-ly affect).
Pronounce: dzay-lo'-o
Origin: from 2205
spiritual
pneumatikos (Greek #4152)
non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (daemoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious
KJV usage: spiritual. Compare 5591.
Pronounce: pnyoo-mat-ik-os'
Origin: from 4151
giftsz, but
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
rather
mallon (Greek #3123)
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
KJV usage: + better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather.
Pronounce: mal'-lon
Origin: neuter of the comparative of the same as 3122
that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
ye may prophesy
propheteuo (Greek #4395)
to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office
KJV usage: prophesy.
Pronounce: prof-ate-yoo'-o
Origin: from 4396
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Eph. 1:3• 3Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ that blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly [places] in Christ, (Eph. 1:3)

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Charity,
Gifts,
Prophecy; Prophet,
spiritual

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1:  Prophecy is commended,
2-5:  and preferred before speaking with tongues,
6-11:  by a comparison drawn from musical instruments.
12-21:  Both must be referred to edification,
22-25:  as to their true and proper end.
26:  The true use of each is taught,
27-33:  and the abuse taxed.
34-40:  Women are forbidden to speak in church.
Follow.
Prov. 15:9• 9The way of the wicked [is] an abomination to Jehovah;{HR}But him that pursueth righteousness he loveth. (Prov. 15:9)
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Prov. 21:21• 21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy{HR}Findeth life, righteousness, and honour. (Prov. 21:21)
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Isa. 51:1• 1Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek Jehovah: look unto the rock [whence] ye were hewn, and to the hole of the pit [whence] ye were digged. (Isa. 51:1)
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Rom. 9:30• 30What then shall we say? That Gentiles which followed not after righteousness obtained righteousness, even [the] righteousness that is by faith; (Rom. 9:30)
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Rom. 14:19• 19So then let us pursue the things of peace and the things of edifying one another. (Rom. 14:19)
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1 Tim. 5:10• 10witnessed of in good works, if she reared children, if she entertained strangers, if she washed saints' feet, if she relieved afflicted [persons], if she followed up every good work. (1 Tim. 5:10)
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1 Tim. 6:11• 11But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit. (1 Tim. 6:11)
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Heb. 12:14• 14Pursue peace with all, and holiness apart from which no one shall see the Lord, (Heb. 12:14)
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1 Peter 3:11‑13• 11and let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it;
 12because [the] Lord's eyes [are] on the righteous and his ears unto their supplication; but [the] Lord's face is against evil-doers.
 13And who shall injure you if ye become zealous of the good? (1 Peter 3:11‑13)
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3 John 11• 11Beloved, imitate not the evil but the good. The good-doer is of God; the evil-doer hath not seen God. (3 John 11)
charity.
1 Cor. 13:1‑8,13• 1If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, yet have not love, I am become sounding brass and a clanging cymbal.
 2And if I have prophecy, and know all the mysteries and all the knowledge, and if I have all the faith so as to remove mountains, yet have not love, I am nothing.
 3And if I should dole out in food all my substance, and if I should deliver my body that I might be burned, and have not love, I am nothing profited.
 4Love is long-suffering, is kind; love is not emulous, is not vain-glorious, is not puffed up,
 5doth not behave unseemly, seeketh not its own things, is not easily provoked, reckoneth not the evil,
 6rejoiceth not over iniquity, but rejoiceth with the truth,
 7beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
 8Love never faileth, but whether prophecies, they shall be done away; whether tongues, they shall cease; whether knowledge, it shall be done away.
 13But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but [the] greater of these [is] love. (1 Cor. 13:1‑8,13)
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2 Tim. 2:22• 22But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (2 Tim. 2:22)
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2 Peter 1:7• 7and in godliness brotherly affection, and in brotherly affection love: (2 Peter 1:7)
desire.
1 Cor. 12:1,31• 1Now concerning spiritual things, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
 31But desire earnestly the greater gifts, and yet I show you a way of exceeding excellence. (1 Cor. 12:1,31)
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Eph. 1:3• 3Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ that blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly [places] in Christ, (Eph. 1:3)
prophesy.
1 Cor. 14:3‑5,24‑25,37,39• 3But he that prophesieth speaketh to men edification, and encouragement, and comfort.
 4He that speaketh with a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the assembly.
 5But I desire that ye all should speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy. And greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, in order that the assembly may receive edification.
 24But if all prophesy, and some unfaithful or private one come in, he is convinced by all, he is examined by all:
 25the secrets of his heart become manifest; and thus, falling on [his] face, he will do homage to God, reporting that God is indeed among you.
 37If anyone seemeth to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge the things which I write to you, that they are [the] Lord's commandment.
 39Wherefore, my brethren, seek earnestly for prophesying, and forbid not the speaking in tongues; (1 Cor. 14:3‑5,24‑25,37,39)
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1 Cor. 13:2,9• 2And if I have prophecy, and know all the mysteries and all the knowledge, and if I have all the faith so as to remove mountains, yet have not love, I am nothing.
 9For in part we know, and in part we prophesy; (1 Cor. 13:2,9)
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Num. 11:25‑29• 25And Jehovah came down in a cloud, and spoke to him, and took of the Spirit that was upon him, and put it upon the seventy men, the elders; and it came to pass, that when the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied, but they did not repeat it.
 26And two men remained in the camp, the name of the one, Eldad, and the name of the other, Medad; and the Spirit rested upon them (and they were among them that were written, but they had not gone out to the tent); and they prophesied in the camp.
 27And there ran a youth, and told Moses, and said, Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.
 28And Joshua the son of Nun, the attendant of Moses, one of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them!
 29But Moses said to him, Enviest thou for my sake? would that all Jehovah's people were prophets, and that Jehovah would put his Spirit upon them! (Num. 11:25‑29)
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Rom. 12:6• 6But having gifts different according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of faith; (Rom. 12:6)
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1 Thess. 5:20• 20despise not prophecies; (1 Thess. 5:20)
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1 Tim. 4:14• 14Neglect not the gift that was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elderhood. (1 Tim. 4:14)
• Especially that they might prophesy, because thus they would edify the assembly, and that was the thing to aim at; it was that which love desired and sought, it was that which intelligence required, the two marks of a man in Christ, of one to whom Christ is all. (“1 Corinthians 14” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Follow after love, and be emuloush of spiritual manifestations, but rather that ye may prophesy.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "desire earnestly," as vers. 12 and 39, and ch. 12.31.

W. Kelly Translation

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Pursue love, but earnestly desire the spiritual thingsa, yet rather that ye may prophesy.

WK Translation Notes

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See note to chapter 12:1