1 Corinthians 14:3-6

³But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

⁴The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

⁵I 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.

⁶Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

— 1 Corinthians 14:3-6

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Cross References for 1 Corinthians 14:3-6

• 1 Corinthians 14:26
• 1 Corinthians 14:12
• 1 Corinthians 14:22
• Mark 16:17
• 2 Timothy 4:2
• 1 Timothy 4:13
• Jude 1:20
• Ephesians 6:22
• Titus 1:9
• 1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

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