Verse 4

He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Cor 14:22 : 22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to the unbelieving: but prophesying [is for a sign], not to the unbelieving, but to them that believe.
• 1 Cor 14:26 : 26 What is it then, brethren? When ye come together, each one hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
• 1 Cor 14:5 : 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.
• Mark 16:17 : 17 And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;
• Rom 14:19 : 19 So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.
• 1 Cor 13:2 : 2 And if I have [the gift of] prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
• 1 Cor 14:3 : 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.