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1 Corinthians 14:2-4
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 Corinthians 14:2-4
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
2 For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 3 On the other hand, he who prophesies speaks to men for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
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1 Corinthians 14:2-4
New King James Version
1 Corinthians 14:2-4
New King James Version
2 For he who (A)speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 3 But he who prophesies speaks (B)edification and (C)exhortation and comfort to men. 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
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1 Corinthians 14:2-4
New International Version
1 Corinthians 14:2-4
New International Version
2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue[a](A) does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them;(B) they utter mysteries(C) by the Spirit. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,(D) encouraging(E) and comfort. 4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue(F) edifies(G) themselves, but the one who prophesies(H) edifies the church.
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 14:2 Or in another language; also in verses 4, 13, 14, 19, 26 and 27
1 Corinthians 14:2-4
English Standard Version
1 Corinthians 14:2-4
English Standard Version
2 For (A)one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 3 On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. 4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
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