1 Corinthians 14:5

James Moffatt - New Testament

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.

Cross References

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 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;

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 14:1

Make love your aim, and then set your heart on the spiritual gifts — especially upon prophecy.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is very patient, very kind. Love knows no jealousy; love makes no parade, gives itself no airs,

Romans 14:19

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

1 Corinthians 14:17

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