1 Corinthians 14:5

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Now I want you all to speak in 'tongues,' but much more I wish that you should preach. A Preacher is of more account than he who speaks in 'tongues,' unless he interprets his words, so that the faith of the Church may be built up.

Cross References

Mark 16:17

Moreover these signs shall attend those who believe. In my Name they shall drive out demons; they shall speak with 'tongues';

Romans 14:19

Therefore our efforts should be directed towards all that makes for peace and the mutual building up of character.

1 Corinthians 12:10

To another the gift of preaching; to another the gift of distinguishing between true and false inspiration; to another varieties of the gift of 'tongues'; to another the power to interpret 'tongues.'

1 Corinthians 13:1

Though I speak in the 'tongues' of men, or even of angels, yet have not Love, I have become mere echoing brass, or a clanging cymbal!

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is long-suffering, and kind; Love is never envious, never boastful, never conceited, never behaves unbecomingly;

1 Corinthians 14:1

Seek this Love earnestly, and strive for spiritual gifts, above all for the gift of preaching.

1 Corinthians 14:17

Your thanksgiving may be excellent, but the other is not helped by it.