1 Corinthians 14:4 “The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophe…”

1 Corinthians 14:4

The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

World English Bible

He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.

American Standard Version

He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

Geneva Bible 1599

He that speaketh strange language, edifieth himselfe: but hee that prophecieth, edifieth the Church.

Darby Translation

He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies [the] assembly.

Young's Literal Translation

he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue, himself doth edify, and he who is prophesying, an assembly doth edify;

Bible in Basic English

He who makes use of tongues may do good to himself; but he who gives the prophet's word does good to the church.

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Cross references

“edifieth the”

1 Corinthians 14:3 1 Corinthians 14:18 1 Corinthians 14:19

1 Corinthians 14:3 · BSB

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:18 · BSB

I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.

1 Corinthians 14:19 · BSB

But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

Also

1 Corinthians 14:22 1 Corinthians 14:26 Mark 16:17 1 Corinthians 14:17–19 1 Corinthians 14:5 1 Corinthians 13:2

1 Corinthians 14:22 · BSB

Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.

1 Corinthians 14:26 · BSB

What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.

Mark 16:17 · BSB

And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;

1 Corinthians 14:17–19 · BSB

You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.

1 Corinthians 14:5 · BSB

I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.

1 Corinthians 13:2 · BSB

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

5I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.

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