1 Corinthians 14:6 “Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefi…”

1 Corinthians 14:6

Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?

World English Bible

But now, brothers, if I come to you speaking with other languages, what would I profit you unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?

American Standard Version

But now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?

Geneva Bible 1599

And nowe, brethren, if I come vnto you speaking diuers tongues, what shall I profite you, except I speake to you, either by reuelation, or by knowledge, or by prophecying, or by doctrine?

Darby Translation

And now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I shall speak to you either in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophecy, or in teaching?

Young's Literal Translation

And now, brethren, if I may come unto you speaking tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophesying, or in teaching?

Bible in Basic English

But, now, my brothers, if I come to you using tongues, what profit will it be to you, if I do not give you a revelation, or knowledge, or the word of the prophet, or teaching?

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Cross references

“what shall I”

Hebrews 13:9 1 Corinthians 10:33 1 Samuel 12:21 Jeremiah 16:19 Jeremiah 23:32 Matthew 16:26

Hebrews 13:9 · BSB

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

1 Corinthians 10:33 · BSB

as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.

1 Samuel 12:21 · BSB

Do not turn aside after worthless things that cannot profit you or deliver you, for they are empty.

Jeremiah 16:19 · BSB

O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at…

Jeremiah 23:32 · BSB

“Indeed,” declares the LORD, “I am against those who prophesy false dreams and retell them to lead My people astray with their reckless lies. It was not I who sent them or commanded them, and they are of no benefit at al…

Matthew 16:26 · BSB

What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

“revelation”

Ephesians 1:17 1 Corinthians 14:26–30 Matthew 11:25 Matthew 16:17 2 Corinthians 12:1 2 Corinthians 12:7

Ephesians 1:17 · BSB

that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.

1 Corinthians 14:26–30 · 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.

Matthew 11:25 · BSB

At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Matthew 16:17 · BSB

Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.

2 Corinthians 12:1 · BSB

I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:7 · BSB

or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.

“knowledge”

2 Peter 3:18 Romans 15:14 2 Corinthians 11:6 Ephesians 3:4 2 Peter 1:5 1 Corinthians 12:8

2 Peter 3:18 · BSB

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

Romans 15:14 · BSB

I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

2 Corinthians 11:6 · BSB

Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.

Ephesians 3:4 · BSB

In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

2 Peter 1:5 · BSB

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

1 Corinthians 12:8 · BSB

To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,

“prophesying”

1 Corinthians 14:1

1 Corinthians 14:1 · BSB

Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

“doctrine”

2 Timothy 3:16 2 John 1:9 Romans 16:17 2 Timothy 3:10 2 Timothy 4:2 1 Corinthians 14:26

2 Timothy 3:16 · BSB

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

2 John 1:9 · BSB

Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son.

Romans 16:17 · BSB

Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.

2 Timothy 3:10 · BSB

You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,

2 Timothy 4:2 · BSB

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

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.

Also

Romans 6:17 Acts 2:42

Romans 6:17 · BSB

But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.

Acts 2:42 · BSB

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

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

In context

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.

7Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?

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