1 Corinthians 14:5

English Majority Text Version

Now I wish you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you should prophesy; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edification.

Cross References

Mark 16:17

And these signs shall accompany those who have believed: In My name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

1 Corinthians 12:10

to another the working of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another discerning of spirits, and to another different kinds of tongues, and to another interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass or a clashing cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient, love is kind; love does not envy; love does not boast, is not puffed up;

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue love, and desire the spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you indeed give thanks well, but the other is not edified.