Verse 4

He that speaketh in an [unknown] 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 them that believe not: but prophesying [serveth] not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.
• 1 Cor 14:26 : 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.
• 1 Cor 14:5 : 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.
• Mark 16:17 : 17 ‹And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;›
• Rom 14:19 : 19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
• 1 Cor 13:2 : 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 Cor 14:3 : 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men [to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort.