1 Corinthians 14:5-7
New American Standard Bible
5 Now 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.
6 But now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I speak to you either by way of (E)revelation, or of (F)knowledge, or of (G)prophecy, or of (H)teaching? 7 Yet even lifeless instruments, whether flute or harp, in producing a sound, if they do not produce a distinction in the tones, how will it be known what is played on the flute or on the harp?
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