1 Corinthians 14:4
1 Corinthians 14:4-5 The Message (MSG)
The one who prays using a private “prayer language” certainly gets a lot out of it, but proclaiming God’s truth to the church in its common language brings the whole church into growth and strength. I want all of you to develop intimacies with God in prayer, but please don’t stop with that. Go on and proclaim his clear truth to others. It’s more important that everyone have access to the knowledge and love of God in language everyone understands than that you go off and cultivate God’s presence in a mysterious prayer language—unless, of course, there is someone who can interpret what you are saying for the benefit of all.
1 Corinthians 14:4 King James Version (KJV)
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
1 Corinthians 14:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church.
1 Corinthians 14:4 New Century Version (NCV)
The ones who speak in different languages are helping only themselves, but those who prophesy are helping the whole church.
1 Corinthians 14:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
1 Corinthians 14:4 New International Version (NIV)
Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
1 Corinthians 14:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
1 Corinthians 14:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church [promotes growth in spiritual wisdom, devotion, holiness, and joy].
1 Corinthians 14:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.