1 Corinthians 14:1 - New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers

Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual [gifts], but especially that you may prophesy.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

EAGERLY PURSUE and seek to acquire [this] love [make it your aim, your great quest]; and earnestly desire and cultivate the spiritual endowments (gifts), especially that you may prophesy (interpret the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching).

American Standard Version (1901)

Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

Common English Bible

Pursue love, and use your ambition to try to get spiritual gifts but especially so that you might prophesy.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Pursue charity. Be zealous for spiritual things, but only so that you may prophesy.