1 Corinthians 14:4
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 connects to 10 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
He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
he who is speaking in an <FI>unknown<Fi> tongue, himself doth edify, and he who is prophesying, an assembly doth edify;
He who makes use of tongues may do good to himself; but he who gives the prophet's word does good to the church.
Cross References
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with …
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all …
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than …
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of …
For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach …
Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth …
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath …