1 Corinthians 14:5

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:5 — American Standard Version

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Context — 1 Corinthians 14

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2For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

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

4He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

5Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

6But 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?

7Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp, if they give not a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

8For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?

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