1 Corinthians 14:17

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

For [though] you truly offer thanksgiving acceptably, the other person is not built up.

Cross References

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue such things that produce peace and things that build one another up [spiritually].

1 Corinthians 14:18

I thank God that I speak in languages [i.e., supernaturally] more than all of you.

1 Corinthians 14:4

The person who speaks in a language [supernaturally], builds up [only] himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:5

Now I would like all of you to speak in languages [supernaturally], but I would rather have you prophecy. For the person who prophesies is more important [i.e., to the church] than those who speak in languages [supernaturally], unless that person interprets [the languages], so the church can be built up [spiritually].

1 Corinthians 14:6

But now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in languages [supernaturally], how will I benefit you unless my speaking consists of a revelation [from God], or a [message of] knowledge [See 12:8], or a prophecy, or a teaching? [i.e., the message must be intelligible to be beneficial].