1 Corinthians 14:5

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Now I would 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 someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.

Cross References

Genesis 30:34

Laban said, “Good! Let it be as you have said.”

Mark 16:17

And these signs will accompany those who believe: by using my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues;

Romans 14:19

Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

1 Corinthians 12:10

to another the working of powerful deeds, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1

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

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue love and strive for the spiritual gifts and especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you may give thanks well enough, but the other person is not built up.