1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Lexham English Bible

Appropriate Use of Prophecy and Tongues

14 Pursue love, and strive for spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. ² For the one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God, because no one understands, but by the Spirit^[a] he speaks mysteries. ³ But the one who prophesies speaks to people edification and encouragement and consolation. ⁴ The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. ⁵ Now I want you all to speak with tongues, but even more that you may prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks with tongues, unless he interprets, in order that the church may receive edification.