American Standard Version
"He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. "
— 1 Corinthians 14:4, American Standard Version
“He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.”
“He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.”
“The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.”
“He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.”
“He who makes use of tongues may do good to himself; but he who gives the prophet's word does good to the church.”
“He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.”
Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
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.
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
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.
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?
Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp, if they give not a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?