1 Corinthians 14:1-5
King James Version
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1Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.Select 1 Corinthians 14:1
2For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.Select 1 Corinthians 14:2
3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.Select 1 Corinthians 14:3
4He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.Select 1 Corinthians 14:4
5I 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.Select 1 Corinthians 14:5
6Now, 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?Select 1 Corinthians 14:6
7And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?Select 1 Corinthians 14:7
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WEB
14:1 Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
14:2 For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.
14:3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.
14:4 He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
14:5 Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather that you would prophesy. For he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the assembly may be built up.
ASV
14:1 Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
14:2 For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
14:4 He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
14:5 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.
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