New Testament · SCRIPTURE
1 Corinthians 14:4
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The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
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He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
KJV text & permissions
He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
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The [one] speaking in a tongue edifies himself, but the [one] prophesying edifies [the] church.
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
1 Corinthians 14
2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.
3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
4 The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
5 I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
6 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?
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