Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Go after love; still desiring to have the things which the Spirit gives, but most of all that you may have the prophet's power.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual [manifestations], but rather that ye may prophesy.

World English Bible (WEB)

Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Pursue the love, and seek earnestly the spiritual things, and rather that ye may prophecy,