1 Corinthians 14:5

New English Translation

I wish you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be strengthened.

Cross References

Genesis 30:34

“Agreed!” said Laban, “It will 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 in new languages;

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.

1 Corinthians 12:10

to another performance of miracles, to another prophecy, and to another discernment of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but I do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you are certainly giving thanks well, but the other person is not strengthened.