Verse 5

I wish that you all spoke with tongues, but rather that you prophesied; for greater is he who prophesies than he who speaks with tongues, unless he interprets, that the church may receive edification.

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  Jeg ønsker at dere alle taler med tunger, men aller mest at dere profeterer; for større er den som profeterer enn den som taler med tunger, med mindre han tolker, så menigheten kan få oppbyggelse.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  Jeg ønsker at dere alle skal tale med tunger, men enda mer at dere skal profetere; den som profeterer, er større enn den som taler med tunger, med mindre han tolker, så menigheten kan bli styrket.

• Norsk King James

  Jeg ønsker at dere alle talte i tunger, men helst at dere profeterer; for større er den som profeterer enn den som taler i tunger, med mindre han kan tolke, slik at menigheten kan bli oppbygd.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Jeg skulle ønske at dere alle kunne tale med fremmede språk, men enda mer at dere kunne profetere; for den som profeterer, er større enn den som taler med fremmede språk, med mindre han forklarer det, så menigheten kan bli oppbygd.

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  Jeg skulle ønske at dere alle talte med tunger, men heller at dere profeterte: for større er den som profeterer enn den som taler med tunger, med mindre han forklarer det, så menigheten kan få oppbyggelse.

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  Jeg ønsker at dere alle skal tale i tunger, men enda mer at dere skal profetere. For større er den som profeterer enn den som taler i tunger, hvis han da ikke også tyder, så menigheten kan bli oppbygget.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Jeg skulle ønske at dere alle talte med tunger, men enda mer at dere profeterte; for større er den som profeterer enn den som taler med tunger, og dette med mindre han tolker, så menigheten kan bli bygget opp.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Jeg skulle ønske at dere alle kunne tale på tunger, men enda viktigere er det at dere profeterer; for den som profeterer, er større enn den som taler på tunger, med mindre han samtidig tolker slik at menigheten kan bygges opp.

• gpt4.5-preview

  Jeg skulle ønske dere alle talte i tunger, men heller at dere talte profetisk; for den som taler profetisk, er større enn den som taler i tunger, med mindre han tyder det han sier, slik at menigheten blir oppbygd.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Jeg skulle ønske dere alle talte i tunger, men heller at dere talte profetisk; for den som taler profetisk, er større enn den som taler i tunger, med mindre han tyder det han sier, slik at menigheten blir oppbygd.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Jeg ønsker at dere alle kunne tale i tunger, men heller at dere kunne profetere. For den som profeterer, er større enn den som taler i tunger, hvis ikke han kan tyde det, så menigheten kan bli bygd opp.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  I wish that all of you spoke in tongues, but I would rather you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless they interpret so that the church may be built up.

• biblecontext

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• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  Jeg ønsker at dere alle skal tale i tunger, men heller at dere skal profetere; for den som profeterer, er større enn den som taler i tunger, med mindre han tyder det, slik at menigheten kan bli oppbygget.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Men jeg vilde, at I kunde alle tale med (fremmede) Tungemaal, men mere, at I kunde prophetere; thi den, som propheterer, er større end den, som taler med (fremmede) Tungemaal; uden saa er, at han det udlægger, saa at Menigheden faaer Opbyggelse deraf.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  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.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Jeg skulle ønske at dere alle talte i tunger, men enda mer at dere talte profetisk; for større er den som taler profetisk enn den som taler i tunger, med mindre han tolker, så menigheten kan bli oppbygget.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Jeg skulle ønske at dere alle talte i andre språk, men heller at dere profeterer. For den som profeterer er større enn den som taler i andre språk, med mindre han tolker, slik at menigheten kan bli oppbygget.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Jeg ønsker at dere alle skal tale i tunger, men enda mer at dere kan profetere. For den som profeterer er større enn den som taler i tunger, med mindre han også tydeliggjør det, så menigheten kan få oppbyggelse.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Jeg ønsker at dere alle taler med tunger, men heller at dere profeterer. Den som profeterer, er større enn den som taler med tunger, med mindre noen tyder det, slik at menigheten kan bli oppbygget.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Jeg ønsker at dere alle taler i tunger, men enda mer at dere profeterer; for det er større å profetere enn å tale i tunger, hvis ikke noen tolker det, så menigheten kan få oppbyggelse.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  I wolde that ye all spake with tonges: but rather that ye prophesied. For greater is he that prophisieth? then he yt speaketh with tonges except he expounde it also that the congregacion maye have edifyinge.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  I wolde that ye all spake with tunges, but rather that ye prophecied. For greater is he that prophecieth, then he that speaketh wt tuges: excepte he also expounde it, that the congregacion maye haue edifienge.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  I would that ye all spake strange languages, but rather that ye prophecied: for greater is hee that prophecieth, then hee that speaketh diuers tongues, except hee expounde it, that the Church may receiue edification.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  I woulde yt ye al spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: For greater is he that prophesieth, then he that speaketh with tongues, except he expounde it, that the Churche may haue edifiyng.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  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.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather that you would prophesy. For he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the assembly may be built up.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and I wish you all to speak with tongues, and more that ye may prophecy, for greater is he who is prophesying than he who is speaking with tongues, except one may interpret, that the assembly may receive edification.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  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.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Now though it is my desire for you all to have the power of tongues, it would give me more pleasure to be hearing the prophet's word from you; for this is a greater thing than using tongues, if the sense is not given at the same time, for the good of the church.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather that you would prophesy. For he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the assembly may be built up.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  I wish you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be strengthened.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Cor 12:10 : 10 To another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.
• Mark 16:17 : 17 And these signs shall follow those who believe: In my name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;
• 1 Cor 13:1 : 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I am become as sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.
• 1 Cor 13:4 : 4 Love is patient, and is kind; love does not envy; love does not boast, is not proud,
• 1 Cor 14:1 : 1 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
• 1 Cor 14:3-4 : 3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for edification, exhortation, and comfort. 4 He who speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
• 1 Cor 14:12-13 : 12 Even so you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edification of the church. 13 Therefore, let him who speaks in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
• 1 Cor 14:18-40 : 18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than you all; 19 Yet in the church, I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. 20 Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be infants, but in understanding be mature. 21 In the law it is written: With men of other tongues and other lips I will speak to this people, and yet for all that they will not hear me, says the Lord. 22 Therefore, tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe, but to those who do not believe; but prophesying is not for unbelievers, but for those who believe. 23 Therefore, if the whole church comes together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those who are uninformed or unbelievers, will they not say that you are mad? 24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is judged by all. 25 And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God and report that God is truly among you. 26 How is it then, brethren? When you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification. 27 If anyone speaks in an unknown tongue, let it be by two or at the most by three, and each in turn, and let one interpret. 28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the church, and let him speak to himself and to God. 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the others judge. 30 If anything is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent. 31 For you may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged. 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. 34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church. 36 What? Did the word of God originate from you? Or was it only to you that it came? 37 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant. 39 Therefore, brethren, desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking with tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order.
• Num 11:28-29 : 28 And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, one of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them. 29 And Moses said to him, Are you envious for my sake? Would God that all the LORD's people were prophets, and that the LORD would put His Spirit upon them!
• 1 Cor 12:28-30 : 28 And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? 30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?