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1 Corinthians 14
Prophecy: A Superior Gift
1 Pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, and especially that you may prophesy.
1 Follow after charitie, and desire spirituall giftes, but rather that yee may prophesie.
1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
Prophecy and Tongues
1 (a)Pursue love, and (b)earnestly desire the (c)spiritual gifts, especially that you may (d)prophesy.
Prophecy a Superior Gift
1 (C1)Pursue love, yet earnestly (C2)desire (C3)spiritual gifts, but especially that you may (C4)prophesy.
Desire Spiritual Gifts
1 You should seek after love, and you should truly want to have the spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
Prophecy a Superior Gift
1 (C1)Pursue this love with eagerness, make it your goal, yet (C2)earnestly desire and cultivate the (C3)spiritual gifts to be used by believers for the benefit of the church, but especially that you may (F1)(C4)prophesy to foretell the future, to speak a new message from God to the people.
Prophecy a Superior Gift
1 (C1)Pursue love, yet (C2)desire earnestly (C3)spiritual gifts, but especially that you may (C4)prophesy.
Prophecy and Tongues
1 (C1)Pursue love, yet (C2)earnestly desire (C3)spiritual gifts, but especially that you may (C4)prophesy.
Prophecy and Tongues
1 Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
Speaking Unknown Languages and Prophesying
1 Love should be your guide. Be eager to have the gifts that come from the Holy Spirit, especially the gift of prophecy.
1 Pursue love!
However, keep on eagerly seeking the things of the Spirit; and especially seek to be able to prophesy.
1 Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual [manifestations], but rather that ye may prophesy.
Use Spiritual Gifts to Help the Church
1 Love should be the goal of your life, but you should also want to have the gifts that come from the Spirit. And the gift you should want most is to be able to prophesy.
1 Folowe after loue, and couet spirituall giftes, and rather that ye may prophecie.
1 FOLLOW after love, and desire spiritual gifts, above all that you may prophesy.
More about Gifts from the Spirit
1 It is love, then, that you should strive for. Set your hearts on spiritual gifts, especially the gift of proclaiming God's message.
Appropriate Use of Prophecy and Tongues
1 Pursue love, and strive for spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
1 Pursue love, and seek eagerly the spiritual things, but rather that you may prophesy.
1 Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
1 Go after love; still desiring to have the things which the Spirit gives, but most of all that you may have the prophet's power.
1 Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
1 Keep on pursuing love, and keep on desiring spiritual gifts, especially the ability to prophesy.[xr]
1 Follow (then) after love, and be emulous of the gifts of the Spirit, but especially that you may prophesy.
1 Follow after love; and be emulous of the gifts of the Spirit, and especially, that ye may prophesy.
1 Folowe after loue, and couet spirituall [giftes] but most chiefelie that ye may prophesie.
1 Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy.
1 Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
1 Follow after love: and desire spiritual gifts; but especially that ye may prophesy.
1 Be eager in your pursuit of this Love, and be earnestly ambitious for spiritual gifts, but let it be chiefly so in order that you may prophesy.
1 Sue ye charite, loue ye spiritual thingis, but more that ye prophecien.
1 Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual [gifts], but rather that you may prophesy.
1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy.
Prophecy and Tongues
1 Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
1 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
Tongues and Prophecy
1 Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy.
Speaking in Special Sounds Is Not the Greatest Gift
1 You should want to have this love. You should want the gifts of the Holy Spirit and most of all to be able to speak God's Word.
Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues
1 Pursue love and strive for the spiritual gifts, and especially that you may prophesy.
1 Pursue love; nevertheless be envious of the spiritual gifts, - and, rather, that ye may be prophesying.
1 Follow after charity, be zealous for spiritual gifts; but rather that you may prophesy.
1 Make love your aim, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
1 Labour for love and covet spretuall giftes: and most chefly forto prophesye.
1 Pursue the love, and seek earnestly the spiritual things, and rather that ye may prophecy,
1 Pursue love, and earnestly seek the spiritual things, and rather that you may prophesy,
1 Laboure for loue. Couet spirituall giftes, but specially that ye maye prophecye.
1 Cultivate social virtue; then desire spiritual gifts, but chiefly that of explaining the prophetical writings. 1-3 Go after a life of love as if your life depended on it—because it does. Give yourselves to the gifts God gives you. Most of all, try to proclaim his truth. If you praise him in the private language of tongues, God understands you but no one else does, for you are sharing intimacies just between you and him. But when you proclaim his truth in everyday speech, you're letting others in on the truth so that they can grow and be strong and experience his presence with you.
1 Love should be your highest achievement, but I ain't saying you shouldn't want some of these other special abilities the Holy Ghost gives—especially the gift of telling folks the truth. Using Your Special Abilities for the Church
2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 2 For (e)one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit.2 For the one who (C1)speaks in a tongue does not speak to people, but to God; for no one (F1)understands, but (F2)in his spirit he speaks (C2)mysteries. 2 I will explain why. Those who have the gift of speaking in different languages[a] are not speaking to people; they are speaking to God. No one understands them; they are speaking secret things through the Spirit. 2 For one who (C1)speaks in an unknown tongue does not speak to people but to God; for no one understands him or catches his meaning, but by the Spirit he speaks (C2)mysteries secret truths, hidden things.2 For one who (C1)speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God; for no one (F1)understands, but (F2)in his spirit he speaks (C2)mysteries.2 For one who (C1)speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one (F1)understands, but (F2)in his spirit he speaks (C2)mysteries.2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 2 If you speak languages that others don't know, God will understand what you are saying, though no one else will know what you mean. You will be talking about mysteries that only the Spirit understands. 2 For someone speaking in a tongue is not speaking to people but to God, because no one can understand, since he is uttering mysteries in the power of the Spirit.
2 For he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but to God: for no one hears; but in spirit he speaks mysteries. 2 I will explain why. Those who have the gift of speaking in a different language are not speaking to people. They are speaking to God. No one understands them—they are speaking secret things through the Spirit.2 For hee that speaketh a strange tongue, speaketh not vnto men, but vnto God: for no man heareth him: howbeit in the spirit he speaketh secret things.2 For he who speaks in an unknown tongue speaks not to men, but to God; for no man understands what he says; however through the Spirit he speaks mysteries. 2 Those who speak in strange tongues do not speak to others but to God, because no one understands them. They are speaking secret truths by the power of the Spirit. 2 For the one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God, because no one understands, but by the Spirit[a] he speaks mysteries. 2 For the one speaking in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God, for no one hears, but in spirit he speaks mysteries. 2 For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man [a]understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 2 For he who makes use of tongues is not talking to men but to God; because no one has the sense of what he is saying; but in the Spirit he is talking of secret things.2 For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 2 For the person who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands him, because he is speaking secrets in the Spirit.[fn][xr] 2 For whoever speaketh in a tongue speaketh not to men but to Aloha; for man heareth nothing that he speaketh but in the Spirit he speaketh mysteries.2 For he that speaketh in a tongue, speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no one understandeth what is said; yet in the spirit, he speaketh a mystery.2 For he that speaketh with the tongue, speaketh not vnto men, but vnto God: For no man heareth [hym]. Howbeit, in the spirite he speaketh misteries.2 For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 2 For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue, speaketh not to men, but to God; for no one understandeth him, though by the Spirit he speaketh mysteries:2 For he who speaks in an unknown tongue is not speaking to men, but to God; for no one understands him. Yet in the Spirit he is speaking secret truths.2 And he that spekith in tunge, spekith not to men, but to God; for no man herith. But the spirit spekith mysteries.2 For he that speaks in a tongue speaks not to men, but to God; for no man understands; but in the spirit he speaks mysteries.2 For he that speaketh in an [unknown] language, speaketh not to men, but to God: for no man understandeth [him]; yet in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 2 For the one speaking in a tongue does not speak to people but to God, for no one understands; he is speaking mysteries by the Spirit. 2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 2 For if you have the ability to speak in tongues,[a] you will be talking only to God, since people won't be able to understand you. You will be speaking by the power of the Spirit,[b] but it will all be mysterious. 2 The man who speaks in special sounds speaks to God. He is not speaking to men. No one understands. He is speaking secret things through the power of the Holy Spirit. 2 For those who speak in a tongue do not speak to other people but to God; for nobody understands them, since they are speaking mysteries in the Spirit. 2 For, he that speaketh with a tongue, not unto men, doth speak, but, unto God, - for, no one, understandeth, although, in spirit, he is speaking sacred secrets;2 For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man heareth. Yet by the Spirit he speaketh mysteries.2 For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit.2 For he that speaketh with toges speaketh not vnto men but vnto god for no man heareth him how be it in the sprete he speaketh misteries.2 for he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue -- to men he doth not speak, but to God, for no one doth hearken, and in spirit he doth speak secrets;2 for he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue—he does not speak to men, but to God, for no one listens, and he speaks secrets in spirit;2 For he yt speaketh with tunges, speaketh not vnto men, but vnto God: for no man heareth him. Howbeit in ye sprete he speaketh misteries.2 for he that speaks in an unknown tongue, speaks not to men, but to God: for no man can understand the mysteries he delivers by the spirit. 2 You can have the ability to speak in unknown languages, but the only one who will be able to understand you is God. It's a special ability, but only to you. No one else will know what you are saying. 3 On the other hand, the person who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,(F1) encouragement, and consolation. 3 But he that prophesieth, speaketh vnto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 3 On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for (C1)edification, (F1)(C2)exhortation, and consolation. 3 But those who prophesy are speaking to people to give them strength, encouragement, and comfort. 3 But on the other hand the one who prophesies speaks to people for (C1)edification to promote their spiritual growth and speaks words of (C2)encouragement to uphold and advise them concerning the matters of God and speaks words of consolation to compassionately comfort them.3 But one who prophesies speaks to men for (C1)edification and (C2)exhortation and consolation.3 But one who prophesies speaks to men for (C1)edification and (C2)exhortation and encouragement.3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort. 3 But when you prophesy, you will be understood, and others will be helped. They will be encouraged and made to feel better. 3 But someone prophesying is speaking to people, edifying, encouraging and comforting them.
3 But he that prophesies speaks to men [in] edification, and encouragement, and consolation. 3 But those who prophesy are speaking to people. They help people grow stronger in faith, and they give encouragement and comfort.3 But he that prophecieth, speaketh vnto me to edifying, and to exhortation, and to comfort.3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for edification, encouragement, and comfort. 3 But those who proclaim God's message speak to people and give them help, encouragement, and comfort. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people edification and encouragement and consolation. 3 But the one prophesying to men speaks for building up, and encouragement, and comfort. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and [b]exhortation, and consolation. 3 But the word of the prophet gives men knowledge and comfort and strength.3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation. 3 But the person who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding, encouragement, and comfort. 3 But he who prophesieth speaketh to men, edification and encouragement and consolation.3 But he that prophesieth, speaketh unto men, for edification, and exhortation, and consolation.3 But he that prophesieth, speaketh vnto men to their edifiyng, to their exhortation, and to their comfort.3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and comfort, and consolation. 3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation. 3 Whereas he that prophesieth, speaketh to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.3 But he who prophesies speaks to men words of edification, encouragement and comfort.3 For he that prophecieth, spekith to men to edificacioun, and monestyng, and coumfortyng.3 But he that prophesies speaks to men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.3 But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men [to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation. 3 But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. 3 But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them. 3 The man who speaks God's Word speaks to men. It helps them to learn and understand. It gives them comfort. 3 On the other hand, those who prophesy speak to other people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. 3 But, be that prophesieth, unto men, doth speak - edification, and exhortation, and comfort.3 But he that prophesieth speaketh to men unto edification and exhortation and comfort.3 On the other hand, he who prophesies speaks to men for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.3 But he that prophesieth speaketh vnto men to edifyinge to exhortacion and to comforte.3 and he who is prophesying to men doth speak edification, and exhortation, and comfort;3 and he who is prophesying to men speaks edification, and exhortation, and comfort;3 But he that prophecieth, speaketh vnto men to edifienge, & to exhortacion, and to coforte.3 but he that expounds, speaks to the edification, exhortation, and comfort of men. 3 But the fellow who is gifted with speaking God's truth does so to strengthen, encourage, and comfort others. 4 The person who speaks in another tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. 4 He that speaketh in an vnknowen tongue, edifieth himselfe: but hee that prophesieth, edifieth the Church.
4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.4 The one who (C1)speaks in a tongue (C2)edifies himself; but the one who (C3)prophesies (C2)edifies the church. 4 The ones who speak in different languages are helping only themselves, but those who prophesy are helping the whole church. 4 One who (C1)speaks in a tongue (C2)edifies himself; but one who (C3)prophesies (C2)edifies the church promotes growth in spiritual wisdom, devotion, holiness, and joy.4 One who (C1)speaks in a tongue (C2)edifies himself; but one who (C3)prophesies (C2)edifies the church.4 One who (C1)speaks in a tongue (C2)edifies himself; but one who (C3)prophesies (C2)edifies the church.4 The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
4 By speaking languages that others don't know, you help only yourself. But by prophesying you help everyone in the church. 4 A person speaking in a tongue does edify himself, but a person prophesying edifies the congregation.
4 He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies [the] assembly. 4 Those who speak in a different language are helping only themselves. But those who prophesy are helping the whole church.4 He that speaketh strange language, edifieth himselfe: but hee that prophecieth, edifieth the Church.4 He who speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself; but he who prophesies edifies the church. 4 Those who speak in strange tongues help only themselves, but those who proclaim God's message help the whole church. 4 The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. 4 The one speaking in a tongue builds himself up, but he prophesying builds up an assembly. 4 He that speaketh in a tongue [c]edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth [d]edifieth the church. 4 He who makes use of tongues may do good to himself; but he who gives the prophet's word does good to the church.4 He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly. 4 The person who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the person who prophesies builds the church up. 4 He who speaketh in a tongue himself edifieth, and he who prophesieth the church edifieth.4 He that speaketh in a tongue, edifieth himself: and he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.4 He that speaketh with the tongue, edifieth hym selfe: he that prophesieth, edifieth the Churche.4 He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 4 He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue, edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.4 He who speaks in an unknown tongue does good to himself, but he who prophesies does good to the Church.4 He that spekith in tunge, edifieth hym silf; but he that prophecieth, edifieth the chirche of God.4 He that speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the church.4 He that speaketh in an [unknown] language edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 4 A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church. 4 The man who speaks in special sounds receives strength. The man who speaks God's Word gives strength to the church. 4 Those who speak in a tongue build up themselves, but those who prophesy build up the church. 4 He that speaketh with a tongue, buildeth up, himself, whereas, he that prophesieth, buildeth up, an assembly.4 He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.4 He that speaketh with tonges proffiteth him silfe: he that prophesyeth edifieth the congregacion.4 he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue, himself doth edify, and he who is prophesying, an assembly doth edify;4 he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue, edifies himself, and he who is prophesying, edifies the Assembly;4 He that speaketh with tunges, edifieth himselfe: but he that prophecieth, edifieth the cogregacion.4 he that speaks in an unknown tongue, edifies himself alone: but he that expounds, edifies the church. 4-5 The one who prays using a private "prayer language" certainly gets a lot out of it, but proclaiming God's truth to the church in its common language brings the whole church into growth and strength. I want all of you to develop intimacies with God in prayer, but please don't stop with that. Go on and proclaim his clear truth to others. It's more important that everyone have access to the knowledge and love of God in language everyone understands than that you go off and cultivate God's presence in a mysterious prayer language—unless, of course, there is someone who can interpret what you are saying for the benefit of all.4 A cowboy speaking in tongues helps themselves, but no one else. But those who hand out God's truth, they are helping everyone.
5 I wish all of you spoke in other tongues,(F1) but even more that you prophesied. The person who prophesies is greater than the person who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be built up.5 I would that yee all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is hee that prophesieth, then hee that speaketh with tongues, except hee interprete, that the Church may receiue edifying.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. 5 Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but (f)even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.5 Now I wish that you all (C1)spoke in tongues, but (C2)rather that you would prophesy; and greater is the one who prophesies than the one who (C1)speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive (C3)edification.
5 I wish all of you had the gift of speaking in different kinds of languages, but more, I wish you would prophesy. Those who prophesy are greater than those who can only speak in different languages—unless someone is there who can explain what is said so that the whole church can be helped.5 Now I wish that all of you (C1)spoke in unknown tongues, but even (C2)more I wish that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater and more useful than the one who (C1)speaks in tongues, unless he translates or explains what he says, so that the church may (F1)be (C3)edified instructed, improved, strengthened.5 Now I wish that you all (C1)spoke in tongues, but (C2)even more that you would prophesy; and greater is one who prophesies than one who (C1)speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive (C3)edifying.5 But I wish that you all (C1)spoke in tongues, but (C2)even more that you would prophesy. And greater is one who prophesies than one who (C1)speaks in tongues, unless he (F1)translates, so that the church may receive (C3)edification.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. 5 I am glad for you to speak unknown languages, although I had rather for you to prophesy. In fact, prophesying does much more good than speaking unknown languages, unless someone can help the church by explaining what you mean. 5 I wish you would all speak in tongues, but even more I wish you would all prophesy. The person who prophesies is greater than the person who speaks in tongues, unless someone gives an interpretation, so that the congregation can be edified.5 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.
5 I would like all of you to have the gift of speaking in different languages. But what I want more is for you to prophesy. Anyone who prophesies is more important than those who can only speak in different languages. However, if they can also interpret those languages, they are as important as the one who prophesies. If they can interpret, then the church can be helped by what they say.5 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 expounde it, that the Church may receiue edification.5 I would that you all spoke various tongues, but I would rather that you prophesied: for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks various tongues, unless he interpret; however, if he interpret it, he edifies the church.
5 I would like for all of you to speak in strange tongues; but I would rather that you had the gift of proclaiming God's message. For the person who proclaims God's message is of greater value than the one who speaks in strange tongues—unless there is someone present who can explain what is said, so that the whole church may be helped. 5 Now I want you all to speak with tongues, but even more that you may prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks with tongues, unless he interprets, in order that the church may receive edification.5 And I wish all of you to speak in languages, but rather that you may prophesy. For the one prophesying is greater than the one speaking in tongues, unless he interpret, that the assembly may receive building up. 5 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. 5 Now though it is my desire for you all to have the power of tongues, it would give me more pleasure to be hearing the prophet's word from you; for this is a greater thing than using tongues, if the sense is not given at the same time, for the good of the church.5 Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather 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. 5 Now I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but especially that you could prophesy. The person who prophesies is more important than the person who speaks in a tongue, unless he interprets it so that the church may be built up. 5 But I would that all of you could speak with tongues, but especially that you could prophesy. For greater is he who prophesieth than he who speaketh with tongues, unless he interpret. But if he interpret, he edifieth the church.5 Now I would that ye all spoke with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied; for greater is he that prophesieth, than he that speaketh in a tongue, unless he interpret; and if he interpret, he edifieth the church.5 I woulde yt ye al spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: For greater is he that prophesieth, then he that speaketh with tongues, except he expounde it, that the Churche may haue edifiyng.5 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. 5 Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather 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. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied; for he that prophesieth, is greater than he that speaketh with tongues, unless he interpret, that the church may receive edification.5 I should be right glad were you all to speak in `tongues,' but yet more glad were you all to prophesy. And, in fact, the man who prophesies is superior to him who speaks in `tongues,' except when the latter can interpret in order that the Church may get a blessing.5 And Y wole, that alle ye speke in tungis, but more that ye prophecie. For he that prophecieth, is more than he that spekith in langagis; but perauenture he expoune, that the chirche take edificacioun.5 Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that you should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, except he interprets, that the church may receive edifying.5 I would that ye all spoke in languages, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater [is] he that prophesieth than he that speaketh in languages, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. 5 I wish you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be strengthened.5 I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for [fn] he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.
5 I wish you could all speak in tongues, but even more I wish you could all prophesy. For prophecy is greater than speaking in tongues, unless someone interprets what you are saying so that the whole church will be strengthened. 5 I wish all of you spoke in special sounds. But more than that, I wish all of you spoke God's Word. The one who speaks God's Word has a more important gift than the one who speaks in special sounds. But if he can tell what he is speaking, the church will be helped. 5 Now I would like all of you to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. One who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.5 Howbeit I wish you all to speak with tongues, but, rather, that ye may prophesy, - moreover, greater, is he that prophesieth, than he that speaketh with tongues, - unless indeed he translate, that, the assembly, may receive upbuilding.5 And I would have you all to speak with tongues, but rather to prophesy. For greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues: unless perhaps he interpret, that the church may receive edification.5 Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless some one interprets, so that the church may be edified.5 I wolde that ye all spake with tonges: but rather that ye prophesied. For greater is he that prophisieth? then he yt speaketh with tonges except he expounde it also that the congregacion maye have edifyinge.5 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.5 and I wish you all to speak with tongues, and more that you may prophesy, for greater is he who is prophesying than he who is speaking with tongues, except one may interpret, that the Assembly may receive edification.5 I wolde that ye all spake with tunges, but rather that ye prophecied. For greater is he that prophecieth, then he that speaketh wt tuges: excepte he also expounde it, that the congregacion maye haue edifienge.5 I wish you all had the gift of languages, but rather that you expounded: for greater is he that expounds, than he that speaks unknown languages, except he interpret what he says, that the church may be edified by it.
5 Now, don't get me wrong. I hope all of you can speak in tongues. But what I hope for more is that you can all speak God's truth. The truth is more important than tongues unless they can interpret them also. If everyone understands and benefits, then it's good.
6 So now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in other tongues, how will I benefit you unless I speak to you with a revelation(C1) or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
6 Now brethren, if I come vnto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speake to you either by reuelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?
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?
6 Now, brothers,[a] if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some (g)revelation or knowledge or prophecy or (h)teaching?
6 But now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I speak to you either by way of (C1)revelation, or of (C2)knowledge, or of (C3)prophecy, or of (C4)teaching?
6 Brothers and sisters, will it help you if I come to you speaking in different languages? No! It will help you only if I bring you a new truth or some new knowledge, or prophecy, or teaching.
6 Now, believers, if I come to you speaking in unknown tongues, how will I benefit you unless I also speak to you clearly either by (C1)revelation revealing God's mystery, or by (C2)knowledge teaching about God, or by (C3)prophecy foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people, or by (C4)instruction teaching precepts that develop spiritual maturity?
6 But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking in tongues, what will I profit you unless I speak to you either by way of (C1)revelation or of (C2)knowledge or of (C3)prophecy or of (C4)teaching?
6 But now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, what will I profit you unless I speak to you either by way of (C1)revelation or of (C2)knowledge or of (C3)prophecy or of (C4)teaching?
6 Now, 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?
6 My friends, what good would it do, if I came and spoke unknown languages to you and didn't explain what I meant? How would I help you, unless I told you what God had shown me or gave you some knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
6 Brothers, suppose I come to you now speaking in tongues. How can I be of benefit to you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
6 And now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I shall speak to you either in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophecy, or in teaching?
