1 Corinthians 14:4 - Revised Version 1885 He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who speaks in a [strange] tongue edifies and improves himself, but he who prophesies [interpreting the divine will and purpose and teaching with inspiration] edifies and improves the church and promotes growth [in Christian wisdom, piety, holiness, and happiness]. American Standard Version (1901) He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. Common English Bible People who speak in a tongue build up themselves; those who prophesy build up the church. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever speaks in tongues edifies himself. But whoever prophesies edifies the Church. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that speaketh in a tongue, edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church. |