Verse 4

The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Cor 14:22 : 22 So then, tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers.
• 1 Cor 14:26 : 26 Church Order What should you do then, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a song, has a lesson, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all these things be done for the strengthening of the church.
• 1 Cor 14:5 : 5 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.
• Mark 16:17 : 17 These signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new languages;
• Rom 14:19 : 19 So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.
• 1 Cor 13:2 : 2 And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
• 1 Cor 14:3 : 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.