1 Corinthians 14:5 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.”
1 Corinthians 14:5 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
1 Corinthians 14:5 in 6 Bible Translations
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1 Corinthians 14:5 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but even more that you would prophesy. For he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the assembly may be built up.”
1 Corinthians 14:5 — World English Bible
1 Corinthians 14:5 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. ”
1 Corinthians 14:5 — American Standard Version
1 Corinthians 14:5 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“and I wish you all to speak with tongues, and more that ye may prophecy, for greater is he who is prophesying than he who is speaking with tongues, except one may interpret, that the assembly may receive edification.”
1 Corinthians 14:5 — Young's Literal Translation
1 Corinthians 14:5 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“Now I desire that ye should all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy. But greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, unless he interpret, that the assembly may receive edification. ”
1 Corinthians 14:5 — Darby Translation
1 Corinthians 14:5 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“I would that ye all spake strange languages, but rather that ye prophecied: for greater is hee that prophecieth, then hee that speaketh diuers tongues, except hee expound it, that the Church may receiue edification.”
1 Corinthians 14:5 — Geneva Bible
1 Corinthians 14:5 in Context — 1 Corinthians 14
3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?
7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
What Does 1 Corinthians 14:5 Mean?
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