1 Corinthians 14:5

New King James Version

I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.

Cross References

Genesis 30:34

And Laban said, “Oh, that it were according to your word!”

Mark 16:17

And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

1 Corinthians 12:10

to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;

1 Corinthians 14:1

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

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you indeed give thanks well, but the other is not edified.