1 Corinthians 14:4

New American Bible - revised edition

Whoever speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but whoever prophesies builds up the church.

Cross References

Mark 16:17

These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages.

Romans 14:19

Let us then pursue what leads to peace and to building up one another.

1 Corinthians 12:10

to another mighty deeds; to another prophecy; to another discernment of spirits; to another varieties of tongues; to another interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 12:28

Some people God has designated in the church to be, first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then, mighty deeds; then, gifts of healing, assistance, administration, and varieties of tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:2

And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So with yourselves: since you strive eagerly for spirits, seek to have an abundance of them for building up the church. Need for Interpretation.

1 Corinthians 14:22

Thus, tongues are a sign not for those who believe but for unbelievers, whereas prophecy is not for unbelievers but for those who believe.

1 Corinthians 14:26

So what is to be done, brothers? When you assemble, one has a psalm, another an instruction, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Everything should be done for building up.

1 Corinthians 14:3

On the other hand, one who prophesies does speak to human beings, for their building up, encouragement, and solace.

1 Corinthians 14:5

Now I should like all of you to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. One who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be built up.