1 Corinthians 14:5

Modern King James Version

I wish all of you to speak in languages, but rather that you may prophesy; for greater is he prophesying than he speaking in tongues, unless he interpret so that the church may receive building up.

Cross References

Genesis 30:34

And Laban said, Yes, truly let it be according to your word.

Mark 16:17

And miraculous signs will follow to those believing these things: in My name they will cast out demons; they will speak new tongues;

Romans 14:19

So then let us pursue the things of peace, and the things for building up one another.

1 Corinthians 12:10

and to another workings of powers, to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; and to another kinds of tongues; and to another the interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I have become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Charity has patience, is kind; charity is not envious, is not vain, is not puffed up;

1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow after charity and desire spiritual things, but rather that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you truly give thanks well, but the other is not built up.