1 Corinthians 14:17-19

¹⁷You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.

¹⁸I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.

¹⁹But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

— 1 Corinthians 14:17-19

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Speaking Truth

Devo: Praying with Paul

"Dear Father, God of intelligibility and peace, Let our praying, singing, and preaching be aimed at informing the minds and spirits of others, that..."

Build Up Each Other!

Devo: A Year with Jesus

"Dear Beloved, I love those times when you lose yourself in worshipful praise as you are filled with the Holy Spirit. To see your heart moved in love...."

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 14:17-19

• 1 Corinthians 14:4
• 1 Corinthians 14:21-22
• 1 Corinthians 1:4-6
• 1 Corinthians 14:6
• 1 Corinthians 4:7

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