1 Corinthians 14:5 - The Scriptures 2009

⁵ Now I wish you all spoke with tongues, but rather that you might prophesy, for he who is prophesying is greater than he who is speaking with tongues, unless he interprets, so that the assembly might receive upbuilding.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ Now I wish that you might all speak in [unknown] tongues, but more especially [I want you] to prophesy (to be inspired to preach and interpret the divine will and purpose). He who prophesies [who is inspired to preach and teach] is greater (more useful and more important) than he who speaks in [unknown] tongues, unless he should interpret [what he says], so that the church may be edified and receive good [from it].

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ 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.

Common English Bible

⁵ I wish that all of you spoke in tongues, but I’d rather you could prophesy. Those who prophesy are more important than those who speak in tongues, unless they are able to interpret them so that the church might be built up.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but more so to prophesy. For he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless perhaps he interprets, so that the Church may receive edification.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁵ And I would have you all to speak with tongues, but rather to prophesy. For greater is he that prophesieth, than he that speaketh with tongues: unless perhaps he interpret, that the church may receive edification.

1 Corinthians 14:5 Cross References

Genesis 30:34

And Laḇan said, “See, let it be according to your word!”

Mark 16:17

“And these signs shall accompany the ones who believe: In My Name they shall cast out demons, they shall speak with renewed tongues,

Romans 14:19

So, then, let us pursue the matters of peace and the matters for building up one another.

1 Corinthians 12:10

and to another operations of powers, and to another prophecy, and to another discerning of spirits, and to another kinds of tongues, and to another interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak with the tongues of men and of messengers, but do not have love, I have become as sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient, is kind, love does not envy, love does not boast, is not puffed up,

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue love, and earnestly seek the spiritual gifts, but rather that you prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you truly give thanks well, but the other is not built up.