1 Corinthians 14:39 Cross References - Twentieth_Century

³⁹ Therefore, my Brothers, strive for the gift of preaching, and yet do not forbid speaking in 'tongues.'

³¹ Strive for the greater gifts. Yet I can still show you a way beyond all comparison the best.

¹ Seek this Love earnestly, and strive for spiritual gifts, above all for the gift of preaching.

³ But he who preaches is speaking to his fellow men words that will build up faith, and give them comfort and encouragement.

⁵ Now I want you all to speak in 'tongues,' but much more I wish that you should preach. A Preacher is of more account than he who speaks in 'tongues,' unless he interprets his words, so that the faith of the Church may be built up.

²⁴ While, if all those present use the gift of preaching, and an unbeliever, or a man without the gift, comes in, he is convinced of his sinfulness by them all, he is called to account by them all; ²⁵ The secrets of his heart are revealed, and then, throwing himself on his face, he will worship God, and declare 'God is indeed among you!'

²⁰ Do not make light of preaching.