1 Corinthians 14:2-4
New American Standard Bible 1995
2 For one who (A)speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God; for no one [a]understands, but [b]in his spirit he speaks (B)mysteries. 3 But one who prophesies speaks to men for (C)edification and (D)exhortation and consolation. 4 One who (E)speaks in a tongue (F)edifies himself; but one who (G)prophesies (H)edifies the church.
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- 1 Corinthians 14:2 Lit hears
- 1 Corinthians 14:2 Or by the Spirit
1 Corinthians 14:2-4
King James Version
2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
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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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