1 Corinthians 14:19
Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 connects to 3 cross-references. Pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, especially prophecy. One who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves; the prophet edifies the church. Paul would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct than ten thousand in a tongue. When you assemble each …
Other Translations
howbeit in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
but in an assembly I wish to speak five words through my understanding, that others also I may instruct, rather than myriads of words in an <FI>unknown<Fi> tongue.
But in the church it would be better for me to make use of five words of which the sense was clear, so that others might have profit, than ten thousand words in a strange tongue.
Cross References
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; …
Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth …