1 Corinthians 14:5 - Tree of Life Version Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. One who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues—unless he interprets, so that the community may be built up. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now I wish that you might all speak in [unknown] tongues, but more especially [I want you] to prophesy (to be inspired to preach and interpret the divine will and purpose). He who prophesies [who is inspired to preach and teach] is greater (more useful and more important) than he who speaks in [unknown] tongues, unless he should interpret [what he says], so that the church may be edified and receive good [from it]. American Standard Version (1901) Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. Common English Bible I wish that all of you spoke in tongues, but I’d rather you could prophesy. Those who prophesy are more important than those who speak in tongues, unless they are able to interpret them so that the church might be built up. Catholic Public Domain Version Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but more so to prophesy. For he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless perhaps he interprets, so that the Church may receive edification. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And I would have you all to speak with tongues, but rather to prophesy. For greater is he that prophesieth, than he that speaketh with tongues: unless perhaps he interpret, that the church may receive edification. |
These signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they will drive out demons; they will speak new languages;
So then let us pursue what makes for shalom and for the building up of one another.
to another workings of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.
If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels but have not love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not brag, it is not puffed up,
Pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
For you certainly give thanks well, but the other person is not built up.