1 Corinthians 14:17

Bible in Basic English 1965

For your giving of the blessing is certainly well done, but of no profit to the man without knowledge.

Cross References

Romans 14:19

So then, let us go after the things which make peace, and the things by which we may be a help to one another.

1 Corinthians 14:18

I give praise to God that I am able to make use of tongues more than you all:

1 Corinthians 14:4

He who makes use of tongues may do good to himself; but he who gives the prophet's word does good to the church.

1 Corinthians 14:5

Now though it is my desire for you all to have the power of tongues, it would give me more pleasure to be hearing the prophet's word from you; for this is a greater thing than using tongues, if the sense is not given at the same time, for the good of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:6

But, now, my brothers, if I come to you using tongues, what profit will it be to you, if I do not give you a revelation, or knowledge, or the word of the prophet, or teaching?