1 Corinthians 14:18

James Moffatt - New Testament

Thank God, I speak in 'tongues' more than any of you;

Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:7

Who singles you out, my brother? What do you possess that has not been given you? And if it was given you, why do you boast as if it had been gained, not given?

1 Corinthians 14:2

For he who speaks in a 'tongue' addresses God not men; no one understands him; he is talking of divine secrets in the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 14:4

He who speaks in a 'tongue' edifies himself, whereas he who prophesies edifies the church.

1 Corinthians 14:5

Now I would like you all to speak with 'tongues,' but I would prefer you to prophesy. The man who prophesies is higher than the man who speaks with 'tongues' — unless indeed the latter interprets, so that the church may get edification.

1 Corinthians 14:17

Your thanksgiving may be all right, but then — the other man is not edified!

1 Corinthians 14:19

but in church I would rather say five words with my own mind for the instruction of other people than ten thousand words in a 'tongue.'