1 Corinthians 14:4

World English Bible

⁴He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.

1 Corinthians 14:4

New English Translation

⁴The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up,^[a] but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:4 sn The Greek term builds (himself) up does not necessarily bear positive connotations in this context.

¹⁷For you most certainly give thanks well, but the other person is not built up.

¹⁷For you are certainly giving thanks well, but the other person is not strengthened.

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