1 Corinthians 14:4
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He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself, but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church [promotes growth in spiritual wisdom, devotion, holiness, and joy].
He who speaks in a [strange] tongue edifies and improves himself, but he who prophesies [interpreting the divine will and purpose and teaching with inspiration] edifies and improves the church and promotes growth [in Christian wisdom, piety, holiness, and happiness].
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
The person who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
The person who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
People who speak in a tongue build up themselves; those who prophesy build up the church.
A person speaking in a tongue does edify himself, but a person prophesying edifies the congregation.
By speaking languages that others don't know, you help only yourself. But by prophesying you help everyone in the church.
He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies [the] assembly.
The one speaking in a tongue is edifying himself , but the one prophesying is edifying the church.
He that speaketh in a tongue, edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.
Those who speak in a different language are helping only themselves. But those who prophesy are helping the whole church.
Anyone who speaks in a different language only helps himself. But a person who speaks a message from God helps the believers in the church to become strong.
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
The ones who speak in different languages are ·helping [edifying; building up] only themselves, but those who prophesy are ·helping [edifying; building up] the whole church.
He that speaketh strange language, edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the Church.
When a person speaks in another language, he helps himself grow. But when a person speaks what God has revealed, he helps the church grow.
Those who speak in strange tongues help only themselves, but those who proclaim God's message help the whole church.
The person who speaks in another language builds himself up, but he who prophesies builds up the church.
The one who speaks in a different language is helping only himself. But the one who prophesies is helping the whole church.
The person who speaks in a foreign language builds himself up, but the person who prophesies builds up the church.
Follow, then, the way of love, while you set your heart on the gifts of the Spirit. The highest gift you can wish for is to be able to speak the messages of God. The man who speaks in a “tongue” addresses not men (for no one understands a word he says) but God: and only in his spirit is he speaking spiritual secrets. But he who preaches the word of God is using his speech for the building up of the faith of one man, the encouragement of another or the consolation of another. The speaker in a “tongue” builds up his own soul, but the preacher builds up the Church of God.
He that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself, but he that prophesies edifies the congregation. {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones}
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church.
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
So a person “speaking in tongues” helps himself grow spiritually, but one who prophesies, preaching messages from God, helps the entire church grow in holiness and happiness.
The one who prays using a private “prayer language” certainly gets a lot out of it, but proclaiming God’s truth to the church in its common language brings the whole church into growth and strength. I want all of you to develop intimacies with God in prayer, but please don’t stop with that. Go on and proclaim his clear truth to others. It’s more important that everyone have access to the knowledge and love of God in language everyone understands than that you go off and cultivate God’s presence in a mysterious prayer language—unless, of course, there is someone who can interpret what you are saying for the benefit of all.
He who speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
When a person speaks in another language, he helps himself grow. But when a person speaks what God has revealed, he helps the church grow.
Whoever speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but whoever prophesies builds up the church.
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church.
Whoever speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but whoever prophesies builds up the Church.
The ones who speak in different languages are helping only themselves, but those who prophesy are helping the whole church.
The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
Anyone who speaks in other languages builds up only themselves. But the person who prophesies builds up the church.
Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
The man who speaks in special sounds receives strength. The man who speaks God’s Word gives strength to the church.
A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.
He who speaks in an unknown tongue profits himself; he who prophesies, edifies the congregation.
Those who speak in a tongue build up themselves, but those who prophesy build up the church.
Those who speak in a tongue build up themselves, but those who prophesy build up the church.
Those who speak in a tongue build up themselves, but those who prophesy build up the church.
Those who speak in a tongue build up themselves, but those who prophesy build up the church.
The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself or herself; but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
The one speaking in a lashon (tongue) edifies himself; but, the one speaking forth a dvar hanevu’ah (word of prophecy) edifies kehillah.
The one who speaks in a tongue, edifies himself. But the one who prophesies, edifies the Church.
He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
One who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but one who prophesies builds up the community.
Those who speak in an unknown language only strengthen themselves, but those who prophesy strengthen the community.
He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
The person who talks in a different tongue helps himself. But the one who tells forth God's word helps all the people in the church.
He that speaketh in tongue, edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church of God.
he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue, himself doth edify, and he who is prophesying, an assembly doth edify;
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