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1 Corinthians 14:40 (NIV)

But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.

1 Corinthians 14:4 (NIV)

Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

1 Corinthians 14:36 (NIV)

Or did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only people it has reached?

1 Corinthians 14:37 (NIV)

If anyone thinks they are a prophet or otherwise gifted by the Spirit, let them acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.

1 Corinthians 14:38 (NIV)

But if anyone ignores this, they will themselves be ignored.

1 Corinthians 14:39 (NIV)

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

1 Corinthians 14:1 (NIV)

Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.

1 Corinthians 14:2 (NIV)

For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 14:3 (NIV)

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.

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.

1 Corinthians 14:6 (NIV)

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?

1 Corinthians 14:7 (NIV)

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?

1 Corinthians 14:8 (NIV)

Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?

1 Corinthians 14:9 (NIV)

So 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 14:10 (NIV)

Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.

1 Corinthians 14:11 (NIV)

If then I do not grasp the meaning of what someone is saying, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and the speaker is a foreigner to me.

1 Corinthians 14:12 (NIV)

So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:13 (NIV)

For this reason the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say.

1 Corinthians 14:14 (NIV)

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

1 Corinthians 14:15 (NIV)

So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding.

1 Corinthians 14:16 (NIV)

Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, how can someone else, who is now put in the position of an inquirer, say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying?

1 Corinthians 14:17 (NIV)

You are giving thanks well enough, but no one else is edified.

1 Corinthians 14:18 (NIV)

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

1 Corinthians 14:19 (NIV)

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

1 Corinthians 14:20 (NIV)

Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults.