1 Corinthians 14:6

Modern English Version

Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you by revelation or knowledge or prophesying or teaching?

Cross References

Jeremiah 16:19

O  Lord, my strength and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the nations will come to You from the remote parts of the earth, and will say: Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things in which there is no profit.

Jeremiah 23:32

Behold, I am against those who prophesy false dreams, says the Lord, and recount them and cause My people to err by their lies and reckless boasting. Yet I did not send them or command them. Therefore they shall not profit this people at all, says the Lord.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, “I thank You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to infants.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 16:26

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Acts 2:42

They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in the prayers.

Romans 15:14

Now I myself am persuaded concerning you, my brothers, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and also able to instruct one another.

Romans 16:17

Now I urge you, brothers, to closely watch those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the teaching which you have learned, and avoid them.

Romans 6:17

But thanks be to God, for you were slaves of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart that form of teaching to which you were entrusted,

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I try to please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 14:1

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

1 Corinthians 14:7

Even when things without life give sound, whether flute or harp, how will it be known what is played unless they give a distinction in the sounds?

2 Corinthians 11:6

Even though I am unpolished in speech, yet I am not in knowledge. All things about us have been thoroughly revealed to you.

2 Corinthians 12:1

Doubtless it is not profitable for me to boast. So I will move on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:7

And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the body, a messenger of Satan, to torment me, lest I be exalted above measure.

Ephesians 1:17

so that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,

Ephesians 3:4

by which, when you read it, you may understand my knowledge of the mystery of Christ,

Philippians 3:15

Therefore let those of us who are mature be thus minded. And if you think differently in any way, God will reveal even this to you.

2 Timothy 2:14

Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to argue about words, which is useless, to the ruin of those who hear.

2 Timothy 3:10

But you have observed my teaching, manner of life, purpose, faith, tolerance, love, patience,

2 Timothy 3:16

All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you constantly to affirm, so that those who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to everyone.

Hebrews 13:9

Do not be carried away with diverse and strange teachings. It is a good thing that the heart be strengthened with grace, not with foods, which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.

2 Peter 1:5

For this reason make every effort to add virtue to your faith; and to your virtue, knowledge;

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory, both now and forever. Amen.

2 John 1:9

Whoever transgresses and does not remain in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in the teaching of Christ has both the Father and the Son.

1 Samuel 12:21

But do not turn aside, for then you would be going after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing.