# Connecting Statement:

Paul wants the Corinthians to know that though teaching is more important because it instructs people, it must be done with love.

# Pursue love

Paul speaks of love as if it were a person. Alternate translation: "Follow after love" or "Work hard to love people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])

# especially that you may prophesy

"and work especially hard to be able to prophesy"