1 Corinthians 14:5

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather that you would prophesy. For he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the assembly may be built up.

Cross References

Genesis 30:34

Lavan said, *Behold, I desire it to be according to your word.*

Mark 16:17

These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;

Romans 14:19

So then, let us follow after things which make for shalom, and things by which we may build one another up.

1 Corinthians 12:10

and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of languages; and to another the interpretation of languages.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don't have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,

1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you most certainly give thanks well, but the other person is not built up.