1 Corinthians 14:5

New International Version

⁵I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,^[a] but I would rather have you prophesy.^(A) The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,^[b] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.^(B)

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1 Corinthians 14:5 Or in other languages; also in verses 6, 18, 22, 23 and 39
1 Corinthians 14:5 Or in other languages; also in verses 6, 18, 22, 23 and 39

1 Corinthians 14:5

King James Version

⁵I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

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1 Corinthians 14:5

New King James Version

⁵I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; ^[a]for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.

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1 Corinthians 14:5

English Standard Version

⁵Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but ^(A)even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.

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1 Corinthians 14:5

New American Standard Bible

⁵Now I wish that you all ^(A)spoke in tongues, but ^(B)rather that you would prophesy; and greater is the one who prophesies than the one who ^(C)speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive ^(D)edification.

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