And these signs will accompany those who believe: by using my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
1 Corinthians 14:4 - New Revised Standard Version Those who speak in a tongue build up themselves, but those who prophesy build up the church. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who speaks in a [strange] tongue edifies and improves himself, but he who prophesies [interpreting the divine will and purpose and teaching with inspiration] edifies and improves the church and promotes growth [in Christian wisdom, piety, holiness, and happiness]. American Standard Version (1901) He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. Common English Bible People who speak in a tongue build up themselves; those who prophesy build up the church. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever speaks in tongues edifies himself. But whoever prophesies edifies the Church. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that speaketh in a tongue, edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church. |
And these signs will accompany those who believe: by using my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.
And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues.
If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
So with yourselves; since you are eager for spiritual gifts, strive to excel in them for building up the church.
Tongues, then, are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is not for unbelievers but for believers.
What should be done then, my friends? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.
On the other hand, those who prophesy speak to other people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.
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.