So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
Do not despise prophecies,
But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all, the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you.
Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.
On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.
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