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1 Corinthians 14:3-7
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 14
3
But the one who prophesies speaks to people
for
edification, exhortation, and consolation.
4
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
5
Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but rather that you would prophesy; and greater is the one who prophesies than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edification.
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 revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophecy, or of teaching?
7
Yet
even
lifeless
instruments,
whether flute or harp, in producing a sound, if they do not produce a distinction in the tones, how will it be known what is played on the flute or on the harp?
King James Version
Chapter 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?
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 14
3
On the other hand, the person who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
4
The person who speaks in another tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
5
I wish all of you spoke in other tongues, 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.
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 or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
7
Even lifeless instruments that produce sounds—whether flute or harp —if they don’t make a distinction in the notes, how will what is played on the flute or harp be recognized?
New Living Translation
Chapter 14
3
But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them.
4
A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.
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.
6
Dear brothers and sisters, if I should come to you speaking in an unknown language, how would that help you? But if I bring you a revelation or some special knowledge or prophecy or teaching, that will be helpful.
7
Even lifeless instruments like the flute or the harp must play the notes clearly, or no one will recognize the melody.
English Standard Version
Chapter 14
3
On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.
4
The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
5
Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but 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.
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?
7
If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played?
New International Version
Chapter 14
3
But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.
4
Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
5
I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.
6
Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction?
7
Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the pipe or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes?
New King James Version
Chapter 14
3
But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.
4
He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
5
I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies
is
greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.
6
But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you unless I speak to you either by revelation, by knowledge, by prophesying, or by teaching?
7
Even things without life, whether flute or harp, when they make a sound, unless they make a distinction in the sounds, how will it be known what is piped or played?
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