A Lesson for Preachers
1 Corinthians 14:1-24
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.…


I. THE OBJECT OF PREACHING. Not display, but profit.

II. THE MODE OF PREACHING.

1. It supposes the plain exposition of Divine truth — the communication of Divine knowledge.

2. Aims at edification (ver. 3) — at instruction in righteousness.

(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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