What does 1 Corinthians 14:1 mean?

1 Corinthians 14:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Corinthians 14:1 today?

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1 Corinthians 14:1 Meaning

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

Context Explained

1Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

2For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

Key Themes

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Source: 1 Corinthians 14:1