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1 Corinthians 14:3-5
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1 Corinthians 14:3-5
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3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,(A) encouraging(B) and comfort. 4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue(C) edifies(D) themselves, but the one who prophesies(E) edifies the church. 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[a] but I would rather have you prophesy.(F) The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,[b] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.(G)
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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 14:3-5
English Standard Version
1 Corinthians 14:3-5
English Standard Version
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. 5 Now 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 14:3-5
New American Standard Bible
1 Corinthians 14:3-5
New American Standard Bible
3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for (A)edification, [a](B)exhortation, and consolation. 4 The one who (C)speaks in a tongue (D)edifies himself; but the one who (E)prophesies (F)edifies the church. 5 Now I wish that you all (G)spoke in tongues, but (H)rather that you would prophesy; and greater is the one who prophesies than the one who (I)speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive (J)edification.
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- 1 Corinthians 14:3 Or encouragement
1 Corinthians 14:3-5
New Century Version
1 Corinthians 14:3-5
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3 But those who prophesy are speaking to people to give them strength, encouragement, and comfort. 4 The ones who speak in different languages are helping only themselves, but those who prophesy are helping the whole church. 5 I wish all of you had the gift of speaking in different kinds of languages, but more, I wish you would prophesy. Those who prophesy are greater than those who can only speak in different languages—unless someone is there who can explain what is said so that the whole church can be helped.
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