1 Corinthians 14:4

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2 For he who ^aspeaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.

3 But he who prophesies speaks ^aedification and ^bexhortation and comfort to men.

4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

5 I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied;¹ for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.

Tongues Must Be Interpreted

6 But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you unless I speak to you either by ^arevelation, by knowledge, by prophesying, or by teaching?

7 Even things without life, whether flute or harp, when they make a sound, unless they make a distinction in the sounds, how will it be known what is piped or played?

8 For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle?

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Interlinear Bible for 1 Corinthians 14:4:

He that speaketh
laleo (#2980) in an unknown tongue
glossa (#1100) edifieth
oikodomeo (#3618) himself;
heautou (#1438) but
de (#1161) he that prophesieth
propheteuo (#4395) edifieth
oikodomeo (#3618) the church.
ekklesia (#1577)

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