1 Corinthians 14:1-24 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.… Observe — I. HOW THEY MAY BE ABUSED. 1. By display (ver. 6). 2. By using them to no purpose (vers. 7-9). 3. By employing them under improper circumstances (vers. 10, 11). II. HOW THEY MAY BE IMPROVED — by using them for the edification of others (ver. 12) — which must be done intelligently (vers. 13, 14), wisely (vers. 15-17), in the spirit of love (vers. 18, 19). (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.WEB: Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. |
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