1 Corinthians 14:1-5
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
14 1 Be pursuing[a] love.
Be Zealous For Spiritual Gifts, But Especially To Prophesy And Edify The Church
Now be zealous-for the spiritual gifts, but even-more[b] that you might be prophesying. 2 For the one speaking in a tongue is not speaking[c] to people, but to God— for no one hears[d], but he speaks mysteries[e] with his spirit[f]. 3 But the one prophesying is speaking edification and exhortation and consolation[g] to people. 4 The one speaking in a tongue is edifying himself [h], but the one prophesying is edifying the church. 5 And I wish[i] that you all were speaking in tongues, but even-more[j] that you might be prophesying. But[k] the one prophesying is greater[l] than one speaking in tongues— unless[m] he interprets in order that the church may receive edification.
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- 1 Corinthians 14:1 Or, running after, seeking after.
- 1 Corinthians 14:1 Or, rather.
- 1 Corinthians 14:2 That is, addressing himself to.
- 1 Corinthians 14:2 That is, hears with understanding.
- 1 Corinthians 14:2 That is, things not knowable by humans apart from a revelation by God.
- 1 Corinthians 14:2 Or, by the Spirit; or, with his spiritual gift (as in v 12).
- 1 Corinthians 14:3 Or, comfort, encouragement.
- 1 Corinthians 14:4 That is, because God is speaking through him, not because he understands.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 That is, wish in theory (as this word is used in 7:7), since neither is possible, 12:11, 18, 30; or, wish it to truly happen.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or, rather. Same phrase as in v 1.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or, And, Now.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 That is, in ability to edify the church.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 Lit, except unless. That is, with this exception, unless. The interpretation is equivalent to prophecy in edification value.
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