# 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/translate/figs-123person]])
# especially that you may prophesy
"and work especially hard to be able to prophesy"