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 …
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath …
Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth …
Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach …
For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of …
I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than …
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all …
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.