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1 Corinthians 14:4-6
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4 The one speaking in a tongue is edifying himself [a], but the one prophesying is edifying the church. 5 And I wish[b] that you all were speaking in tongues, but even-more[c] that you might be prophesying. But[d] the one prophesying is greater[e] than one speaking in tongues— unless[f] he interprets in order that the church may receive edification.

Speaking In Tongues Is Just Speaking Into The Air Unless It Is Understood

6 But now[g], brothers, if I come to you speaking[h] in tongues, what will I profit you unless I speak to you either[i] by[j] a revelation or by knowledge or by a prophecy or by a teaching?

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  1. 1 Corinthians 14:4 That is, because God is speaking through him, not because he understands.
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:5 That is, wish in theory (as this word is used in 7:7), since neither is possible, 12:11, 18, 30; or, wish it to truly happen.
  3. 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or, rather. Same phrase as in v 1.
  4. 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or, And, Now.
  5. 1 Corinthians 14:5 That is, in ability to edify the church.
  6. 1 Corinthians 14:5 Lit, except unless. That is, with this exception, unless. The interpretation is equivalent to prophecy in edification value.
  7. 1 Corinthians 14:6 Or, But as-it-is.
  8. 1 Corinthians 14:6 That is, as a tongues-speaker; or, as actually addressing you.
  9. 1 Corinthians 14:6 That is, by one of these other gifts; or, by an interpretation of my tongues so as to yield one of these benefits.
  10. 1 Corinthians 14:6 Or, with, in.
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1 Corinthians 14:4-6
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4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue(A) edifies(B) themselves, but the one who prophesies(C) edifies the church. 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[a] but I would rather have you prophesy.(D) The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,[b] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.(E)

6 Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation(F) or knowledge(G) or prophecy or word of instruction?(H)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or in other languages; also in verses 6, 18, 22, 23 and 39
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or in other languages; also in verses 6, 18, 22, 23 and 39
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