1 Corinthians 14:4

Lighthouse Bible 2006

He who speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself; but he who prophesies edifies the church.

Cross References

Mark 16:17

And these signs shall follow those who believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

Romans 14:19

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things with which one may build another up.

1 Corinthians 12:10

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

1 Corinthians 12:28

And God has set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, various kinds of tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I have become like a loud brass instrument, or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:2

And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 14:12

Even so you, to the extent that you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in edifying the church.

1 Corinthians 14:22

Therefore tongues are a sign, not to those who believe, but to those who do not believe: but prophesying is not intended for those who do not believe, but for those who believe.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brethren? When you come together, every one of you has a hymn, a teaching, a tongue, a revelation, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But he who prophesies speaks to men for edification, and encouragement, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I would like you all to speak with tongues, but even more to prophesy: for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, unless he interprets, that the church may receive edifying.