1 Corinthians 14:17

Conservative English Version

You may be worshiping God in a wonderful way, but no one else will be helped.

Cross References

Romans 14:19

We should try to live at peace and help each other have a strong faith.

1 Corinthians 14:18

I thank God that I speak unknown languages more than any of you.

1 Corinthians 14:4

By speaking languages that others don't know, you help only yourself. But by prophesying you help everyone in the church.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I am glad for you to speak unknown languages, although I had rather for you to prophesy. In fact, prophesying does much more good than speaking unknown languages, unless someone can help the church by explaining what you mean.

1 Corinthians 14:6

My friends, what good would it do, if I came and spoke unknown languages to you and didn't explain what I meant? How would I help you, unless I told you what God had shown me or gave you some knowledge or prophecy or teaching?