1 Corinthians 14:1 commands to earnestly desire prophecy; 1 Corinthians 14:39 repeats this instruction, reinforcing the same priority.

In 1 Corinthians 14:3, Paul explains that prophecy builds up, encourages, and consoles — directly supporting why we should earnestly desire it.

In 1 Corinthians 14:5, Paul prioritizes prophecy over tongues unless interpreted, expanding the command to desire prophecy while not forbidding tongues.

In 1 Corinthians 14:29, Paul instructs that prophets speak in turn and others weigh what is said — showing that eagerness for prophecy must be orderly.

In 1 Corinthians 14:24, the convicting effect of prophecy on unbelievers shows one reason to eagerly desire prophecy.

In 1 Corinthians 14:25, prophecy reveals hidden secrets, leading unbelievers to worship — reinforcing the value of desiring prophecy.

In 1 Corinthians 12:31, Paul’s earlier command to earnestly desire greater gifts sets up the discussion of prophecy and tongues that culminates in 14:39.

In 1 Corinthians 12:10, the gifts of prophecy and tongues are listed as Spirit-given — providing the backdrop for Paul’s regulations in chapter 14.

In 1 Corinthians 13:8, Paul notes that prophecy and tongues will cease when love remains — putting the command in 14:39 in eternal perspective.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:20, Paul similarly forbids despising prophecies — a parallel exhortation to value prophecy in another church.