"He that speaketh in an {unknown} tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church." — 1 Corinthians 14:4

1 Corinthians 14:4 · KJV

“He that speaketh in an {unknown} tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.”

— 1 Corinthians 14:4

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men {to} edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

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 — Context

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. {understandeth: Gr. heareth}

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men {to} edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

He that speaketh in an {unknown} tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

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?

Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:22

Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying {serveth} not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

Mark 16:17

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

1 Corinthians 14:17-19

For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men {to} edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:5

1 Corinthians 13:2

And though I have {the gift of} prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 14:12

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual {gifts}, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. {of spiritual gifts: Gr. of spirits}