1 Corinthians 14:17

Catholic Public Domain Version

In this case, certainly, you give thanks well, but the other person is not edified.

Cross References

Romans 14:19

And so, let us pursue the things that are of peace, and let us keep to the things that are for the edification of one another.

1 Corinthians 14:18

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

1 Corinthians 14:4

Whoever speaks in tongues edifies himself. But whoever prophesies edifies the Church.

1 Corinthians 14:5

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

1 Corinthians 14:6

But now, brothers, if I were to come to you speaking in tongues, how would it benefit you, unless instead I speak to you in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophecy, or in doctrine?