1 Corinthians 14:4

James Moffatt - New Testament

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

Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:22

Thus 'tongues' are intended as a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; whereas prophesying is meant for believers, not for unbelievers.

1 Corinthians 14:26

Very well then, brothers; when you meet together, each contributes something — a song of praise, a lesson, a revelation, a 'tongue,' an interpretation? Good, but let every thing be for edification.

Mark 16:17

And for those who believe, these miracles will follow: they will cast out daemons in my name, they will talk in foreign tongues,

1 Corinthians 14:12

So with yourselves; since your heart is set on possessing 'spirits,' make the edification of the church your aim in this desire to excel.

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 14:3

On the other hand, he who prophesies addresses men in words that edify, encourage, and console them.

1 Corinthians 13:2

I may prophesy, fathom all mysteries and secret lore, I may have such absolute faith that I can move hills from their place, but if I have no love, I count for nothing;

Romans 14:19

Peace, then, and the building up of each other, these are what we must aim at.

1 Corinthians 12:10

one has prophecy, another the gift of distinguishing spirits, another the gift of 'tongues' in their variety, another the gift of interpreting 'tongues.'

1 Corinthians 12:28

That is to say, God has set people within the church to be first of all apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then workers of miracles, then healers, helpers, administrators, and speakers in 'tongues' of various kinds.

1 Corinthians 13:1

Thus, I may speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but if I have no love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal;