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1 Corinthians 14:4

Fellowship and the church

2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?

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Compare

BSB
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
KJV
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
WEB
He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
ASV
He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
DARBY
He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies [the] assembly.
BLB
The one speaking in a tongue edifies himself, but the one prophesying edifies the church.
ÅB
Den som taler med tunge, oppbygger seg selv; men den som taler profetisk, oppbygger menigheten.
OTB
Den som taler med tunger, oppbygger seg selv, men den som profeterer, oppbygger menigheten.
B1930
Den som taler med tunge, opbygger sig selv; men den som taler profetisk, opbygger menigheten.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 1 Corinthians 14:22

    Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

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  • 1 Corinthians 14:26

    How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

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  • Mark 16:17

    And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

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  • 1 Corinthians 14:17–19

    For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

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  • 1 Corinthians 14:3

    But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

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  • 1 Corinthians 14:5

    I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

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  • 1 Corinthians 13:2

    And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

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  • 1 Corinthians 14:12

    Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

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