1 Corinthians 14:19

Bible in Basic English 1965

But in the church it would be better for me to make use of five words of which the sense was clear, so that others might have profit, than ten thousand words in a strange tongue.

Cross References

Luke 1:4

So that you might have certain knowledge of those things about which you were given teaching.

1 Corinthians 14:18

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

1 Corinthians 14:20

My brothers, do not be children in mind: in evil be as little children, but in mind be of full growth.

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.