Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 14:4
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He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.Amplified® Bible
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].Contemporary English Version
By speaking languages that others don't know, you help only yourself. But by prophesying you help everyone in the church.Darby English Version
He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies [the] assembly.Good News Bible
Those who speak in strange tongues help only themselves, but those who proclaim God's message help the whole church.International Standard Version
The person who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the person who prophesies builds the church up.King James Version
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.New American Standard Bible
One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church.New International Version
He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.New King James Version
He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church.Young's Literal Translation
he who is speaking in an `unknown' tongue, himself doth edify, and he who is prophesying, an assembly doth edify;
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