1 Corinthians 14:5

Modern English Version

I desire that you all speak in tongues, but even more that you prophesy. For greater is he who prophesies than he who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edification.

Cross References

Genesis 30:34

Laban said, “Agreed. Let it be according to your word.”

Mark 16:17

These signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us pursue the things which produce peace and the things that build up one another.

1 Corinthians 12:10

to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I have become as sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love suffers long and is kind; love envies not; love flaunts not itself and is not puffed up,

1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow after love and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you indeed give thanks well, but the other is not edified.