I Corinthians 14

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.

1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 12:28, 1 Corinthians 12:30, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 12:28

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?

Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 1:17, 2 Timothy 3:16, Romans 6:17, 2 Timothy 3:16

7Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?

1 Corinthians 14:8, 1 Corinthians 14:8, 1 Corinthians 13:1, Luke 7:32, Matthew 11:17

8Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?

Numbers 10:9, Numbers 10:9, Ezekiel 33:3, Ezekiel 33:6, Ezekiel 33:3

9So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

1 Corinthians 9:26, 1 Corinthians 9:26

10Assuredly, there are many different languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.

11If, then, I do not know the meaning of someone’s language, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to me.

Acts 28:2, Acts 28:2, 1 Corinthians 14:21, Acts 28:4, Romans 1:14

12It 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 14:26, 1 Corinthians 14:26, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:4, 1 Corinthians 14:3

13Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.

1 Corinthians 12:30, Mark 11:24, 1 Corinthians 12:30, Mark 11:24, 1 Corinthians 14:27

14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 14:2, 1 Corinthians 14:2, 1 Corinthians 14:15, 1 Corinthians 14:16, 1 Corinthians 14:15

15What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

Colossians 3:16, Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 6:18, Ephesians 6:18, John 4:23

16Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?

Psalms 106:48, 1 Chronicles 16:36, Revelation 5:14, Psalms 106:48, 1 Chronicles 16:36

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

1 Corinthians 14:4, 1 Corinthians 14:4, 1 Corinthians 14:6, 1 Corinthians 14:6

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

1 Corinthians 1:4, 1 Corinthians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 1:4, 1 Corinthians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 4:7

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

1 Corinthians 14:21, 1 Corinthians 14:22, 1 Corinthians 14:21, 1 Corinthians 14:22, 1 Corinthians 14:4

20Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

1 Corinthians 13:11, Romans 16:19, 1 Peter 2:2, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Romans 16:19

21It is written in the Law: “By strange tongues and foreign lips I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to Me, says the Lord.”

Isaiah 28:11, Isaiah 28:12, Isaiah 28:11, Isaiah 28:12, Deuteronomy 28:49

22Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.

Acts 2:6, Acts 2:12, Acts 2:6, Acts 2:12, Mark 16:17

23So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?

Acts 2:13, Acts 2:13, John 10:20, Hosea 9:7, 1 Corinthians 11:18

24But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all,

Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 4:13, Acts 2:37, 1 Corinthians 2:15, Hebrews 4:12

25and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!”

Isaiah 45:14, Isaiah 45:14, Zechariah 8:23, Zechariah 8:23, Psalms 72:11

26What 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.

Ephesians 5:19, Ephesians 5:19, Romans 14:19, Romans 14:19, 1 Corinthians 12:7

27If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.

1 Corinthians 14:26, 1 Corinthians 14:26

28But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.

29Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.

1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:19

30And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.

1 Thessalonians 5:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:20, Job 33:31, Job 33:33, Job 32:11

31For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.

1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Corinthians 14:3

32The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

Acts 4:19, Acts 4:20, Acts 4:19, Acts 4:20, 1 John 4:1

33For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.

James 3:17, James 3:18, James 3:17, James 3:18, 1 Corinthians 14:40

34Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.

1 Timothy 2:11, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Timothy 2:11, 1 Timothy 2:12, Genesis 3:16

35If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.

1 Peter 3:7, Ephesians 5:12, 1 Peter 3:7, Ephesians 5:12, Ephesians 5:25

36Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?

Zechariah 14:8, Acts 18:1, Acts 18:17, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Acts 16:9

37If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.

1 John 4:6, 1 John 4:6, 2 Corinthians 10:7, 2 Corinthians 10:7, Jude 1:17

38But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored.

2 Timothy 4:3, 2 Timothy 4:4, 2 Timothy 4:3, 2 Timothy 4:4, Matthew 7:6

39So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

1 Corinthians 12:31, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 12:31, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:20

40But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.

Colossians 2:5, Colossians 2:5, Titus 1:5, Titus 1:5, 1 Corinthians 14:26

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