1 Corinthians 14:5

Catholic Public Domain Version

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.

Cross References

Genesis 30:34

And Laban said, "I hold favor for this request."

Mark 16:17

Now these signs will accompany those who believe. In my name, they shall cast out demons. They will speak in new languages.

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 12:10

to another, miraculous works; to another, prophecy; to another, the discernment of spirits; to another, different kinds of languages; to another, the interpretation of words.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I were to speak in the language of men, or of Angels, yet not have charity, I would be like a clanging bell or a crashing cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Charity is patient, is kind. Charity does not envy, does not act wrongly, is not inflated.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue charity. Be zealous for spiritual things, but only so that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:17

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