1 Corinthians 14:5

New American Bible - revised edition

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.

Cross References

Genesis 30:34

Laban said, “Very well. Let it be as you say.”

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 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 13:4

Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated,

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue love, but strive eagerly for the spiritual gifts, above all that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you may be giving thanks very well, but the other is not built up.