1 Corinthians 14:17

A Conservative Version

For thou indeed express thanks well, but the other man is not edified.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:4

He who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but he who prophesies builds up the congregation.

1 Corinthians 14:6

But now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, what will I benefit you, unless I would speak to you either in a revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophesying, or in doctrine?

Romans 14:19

So then we should pursue the things of peace, and the things of constructiveness for each other.

1 Corinthians 14:5

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

1 Corinthians 14:18

I thank my God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.