1 Corinthians 14:19

James Moffatt - New Testament

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.'

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

to let you know the solid truth of what you have been taught.

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

Brothers, do not be children in the sphere of intelligence; in evil be mere infants, but be mature in your intelligence.