In 1 Corinthians 14:39, Paul repeats the command to be eager to prophesy — directly echoing verse 1.

In 1 Corinthians 14:37, Paul asserts his instructions are the Lord's command — backing the authority of the command in verse 1.

In 1 Corinthians 14:3-5, Paul explains that prophecy builds up the church — the reason he prioritizes it in verse 1.

In 1 Corinthians 14:24, Paul shows prophecy convicts unbelievers — a key reason he urges desiring it in verse 1.

In 1 Corinthians 14:25, prophecy leads unbelievers to worship God — fulfilling the edification goal Paul commends in verse 1.

In 1 Corinthians 14:5, Paul says he prefers prophecy over tongues, directly echoing the priority in 14:1.

In 1 Corinthians 12:1, Paul introduces spiritual gifts — the topic he continues here, urging eager desire for prophecy.

In 1 Corinthians 12:31, Paul urges desiring greater gifts and promises a 'more excellent way' — love, which 14:1 commands to follow.

1 Corinthians 13 defines love — what it is and isn't — giving the content of the love believers are commanded to pursue here.

In 1 Corinthians 13:9, Paul states prophecy is partial, explaining why love must guide the desire for spiritual gifts.

1 Corinthians 13:13 states love is the greatest of faith, hope, and love — reinforcing why pursuing love is paramount.

In 1 Corinthians 16:14, Paul echoes this command—all actions done in love, reinforcing love's centrality.

In 1 Corinthians 12:10, prophecy appears in the gift list, directly identifying the gift Paul says to desire especially.

In 1 Corinthians 11:4, Paul gives rules for prophesying, showing it was actively practiced in Corinth.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:20, Paul commands not to despise prophecies, supporting the positive pursuit of prophecy.

1 Timothy 6:11 explicitly commands to pursue love among other virtues — a direct parallel to the command here.

In Romans 12:6, Paul lists prophecy as a gift and urges its faithful use, reinforcing the same desire for it.

In Numbers 11:25-29, Moses wishes all God's people were prophets—foreshadowing Paul's call to eagerly desire prophecy.

In 1 Peter 4:8, loving earnestly is commanded—directly parallel to the opening charge to pursue love here.

In 1 Timothy 1:5, love is the aim of the charge—mirroring the pursuit of love Paul starts with here.

In Acts 19:6, the Spirit came and they prophesied demonstrating the gift Paul urges believers to desire.

In Romans 14:19, Paul commands pursuing peace and mutual upbuilding — directly parallel to pursuing love for edification here.

In 1 Timothy 4:14, Timothy's gift came through prophecy, showing prophecy's role in imparting gifts—relevant to desiring them.