The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. Cross References Mark 16:17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; Romans 14:19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. 1 Corinthians 13:1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 14:5 I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified. 1 Corinthians 14:12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church. 1 Corinthians 14:17 You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified. 1 Corinthians 14:18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. 1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church. Treasury of Scripture He that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the church. edifieth himself. 1 Corinthians 14:14 edifieth the. 1 Corinthians 14:3,18,19 |