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1 Corinthians 14:4

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

He that speaketh {G2980} in an unknown tongue {G1100} edifieth {G3618} himself {G1438}; but {G1161} he that prophesieth {G4395} edifieth {G3618} the church {G1577}.

A person speaking in a tongue does edify himself, but a person prophesying edifies the congregation.

The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

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

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Cross-References

  • 1 Corinthians 14:22 (10 votes)

    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.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:26 (8 votes)

    ¶ 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.

  • Mark 16:17 (7 votes)

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

  • 1 Corinthians 14:17 (3 votes)

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

  • 1 Corinthians 14:19 (3 votes)

    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.

  • 1 Corinthians 13:2 (2 votes)

    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.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:12 (2 votes)

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