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When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.(1 Corinthians 13:11)
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.(1 Corinthians 13:12)
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.(1 Corinthians 13:13)
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
For 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.(1 Corinthians 14:2)
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.(1 Corinthians 14:3)
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.(1 Corinthians 14:4)

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1 Corinthians 14:1 - Cross Reference

Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged. (Isaiah 51:1)
Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work. (1 Timothy 5:10)
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. (1 Corinthians 14:3)
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (2 Timothy 2:22)
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. (1 Timothy 6:11)
Let all your things be done with charity. (1 Corinthians 16:14)
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. (1 Corinthians 12:1)
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. (Proverbs 15:9)
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (1 Corinthians 13:13)
What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. (Romans 9:30)
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. (Romans 14:19)
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. (1 Corinthians 12:31)
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. (1 Corinthians 14:39)
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. (3 John 1:11)
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. (Proverbs 21:21)
Despise not prophesyings. (1 Thessalonians 5:20)
Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. (1 Timothy 4:14)
But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: (1 Corinthians 14:24)
And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease. (Numbers 11:25)
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; (Romans 12:6)
If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. (1 Corinthians 14:37)
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: (Hebrews 12:14)
Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. (1 Peter 3:11)
And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. (2 Peter 1:7)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: (Ephesians 1:3)