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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:1 Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:1 Pursue [this] love [with eagerness, make it your goal], yet earnestly desire and cultivate the spiritual gifts [to be used by believers for the benefit of the church], but especially that you may prophesy [to foretell the future, to speak a new message from God to the people]. |
Subject: Praying in Tongues? |
Bible Note: Searcher, I see what you mean, sort of. But, with tongues mentioned more often than prophecy in the chapter, and prophecy not being a problem to the church, but the misuse of tongues was, what better "title" than "How to Conduct An Orderly Tongue Service." :) That way, every Spirit-filled church would keep things in proper prespective. I also agree, (sort of) Prophecy is more "important". I said sort of, because IF, (and that is a big IF) tongues are not interpreted, prophecy is better for the church. (vs 5). With interpretation, tongues “equal” prophecy in that BOTH edify the church. It’s important to note that Paul insisted that no one is to forbid anyone from speaking in tongues. And contrary to public opinion in some circles, tongues, prophecy, etc. haven’t passed away, right? Taleb |