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1 Corinthians 14:1-3
World English Bible
1 Corinthians 14:1-3
World English Bible
14 Follow after love and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 2 For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries. 3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.
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1 Corinthians 14:1-3
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1 Corinthians 14:1-3
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14 Follow the way of love(A) and eagerly desire(B) gifts of the Spirit,(C) especially prophecy.(D) 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue[a](E) does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them;(F) they utter mysteries(G) by the Spirit. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,(H) encouraging(I) and comfort.
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- 1 Corinthians 14:2 Or in another language; also in verses 4, 13, 14, 19, 26 and 27
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