1Cor 14:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Cor 14:1-25: 14:1-25 Having emphasized the supreme importance of love (ch 13 ), Paul returns to the subject of spiritual gifts. Their relative value is defined by the benefit they give to others, which is characteristic of love (ch 13 ). In that light, Paul contrasts the over-valued gift of tongues with the more beneficial gift of prophecy. 14:1 Of all the special abilities the Spirit gives (see study note on 12:1–14:40), Paul encourages the Corinthians to seek the ability to prophesy (see 12:10 ) because of its greater benefit to the church.

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Summary for 1Cor 14:1-25: 14:1-25 ^a Having emphasized the supreme importance of love (ch 13 ^b), Paul returns to the subject of spiritual gifts. Their relative value is defined by the benefit they give to others, which is characteristic of love (ch 13 ^c). In that light, Paul contrasts the over-valued gift of tongues with the more beneficial gift of prophecy. 14:1 ^d Of all the special abilities the Spirit gives (see study note on 12:1–14:40), Paul encourages the Corinthians to seek the ability to prophesy (see 12:10 ^e) because of its greater benefit to the church.