1 Corinthians 14:6

¶ 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?

{G1161} Now {G3570}, brethren {G80}, if {G1437} I come {G2064} unto {G4314} you {G5209} speaking {G2980} with tongues {G1100}, what {G5101} shall I profit {G5623} you {G5209}, except {G3362} I shall speak {G2980} to you {G5213} either {G2228} by {G1722} revelation {G602}, or {G2228} by {G1722} knowledge {G1108}, or {G2228} by {G1722} prophesying {G4394}, or {G2228} by {G1722} doctrine {G1322}?

Brothers, suppose I come to you now speaking in tongues. How can I be of benefit to you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

But now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?

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Cross-References

  • Ephesians 1:17 (5 votes)

    That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

  • 2 Timothy 3:16 (4 votes)

    All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

  • Romans 6:17 (4 votes)

    But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:1 (3 votes)

    ¶ Follow after charity, and desire spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy.

  • 2 Timothy 2:14 (2 votes)

    ¶ Of these things put [them] in remembrance, charging [them] before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, [but] to the subverting of the hearers.

  • Titus 3:8 (2 votes)

    [This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

  • 1 Samuel 12:21 (2 votes)

    And turn ye not aside: for [then should ye go] after vain [things], which cannot profit nor deliver; for they [are] vain.