Cross references

1 Corinthians 14:1

Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

1 Corinthians 14:1 BSB

1 Corinthians 14:1 has 25 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 15 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to 1 Timothy 4:14 (13 votes) and 1 Corinthians 14:39 (12 votes). 24 other verses point back to it. It links with 14 other books, from Numbers 11 to 3 John 1.

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Which verses does 1 Corinthians 14:1 point to?

The 20 strongest of 25, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

  2. So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

  3. Do everything in love.

  4. Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.

  5. Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

  6. Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

  7. But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort. The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. …

  8. And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.

  9. The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

  10. But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

  11. But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal. …

  12. But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all, and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!”

  13. If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.

Which verses point to 1 Corinthians 14:1?

The 10 strongest of 24.