1 Corinthians 14:2-4

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² For those who speak in a tongue do not speak to other people but to God, for no one understands them, since they are speaking mysteries in the Spirit.^{(A) 3} But those who prophesy speak to other people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.^{(B) 4} Those who speak in a tongue build up themselves, but those who prophesy build up the church.