Parallel Verses
Amplified
One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church [promotes growth in spiritual wisdom, devotion, holiness, and joy].
New American Standard Bible
One who
King James Version
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
Holman Bible
The person who speaks in another language builds himself up, but he who prophesies builds up the church.
International Standard Version
The person who speaks in a foreign language builds himself up, but the person who prophesies builds up the church.
A Conservative Version
He who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but he who prophesies builds up the congregation.
American Standard Version
He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
An Understandable Version
The person who speaks in a language [supernaturally], builds up [only] himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
Anderson New Testament
He that speaks in an unknown tongue, edifies himself; but he that prophesies, edifies the church.
Bible in Basic English
He who makes use of tongues may do good to himself; but he who gives the prophet's word does good to the church.
Common New Testament
He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
Daniel Mace New Testament
he that speaks in an unknown tongue, edifies himself alone: but he that expounds, edifies the church.
Darby Translation
He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the assembly.
Godbey New Testament
The one speaking with a tongue edifies himself; but the one prophesying edifies the church.
Goodspeed New Testament
Anyone who speaks ecstatically does himself good, but the inspired preacher does a congregation good.
John Wesley New Testament
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue, edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.
Julia Smith Translation
And he speaking in a tongue builds himself; and he prophesying builds the church.
King James 2000
He that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the church.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
Modern King James verseion
The one speaking in a tongue builds himself up, but he prophesying builds up a church.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that speaketh with tongues, profiteth himself: he that prophesieth, edifieth the congregation.
Moffatt New Testament
He who speaks in a 'tongue' edifies himself, whereas he who prophesies edifies the church.
Montgomery New Testament
He who speaks in a tongue upbuilds himself; but he who prophesies upbuilds the church.
NET Bible
The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
New Heart English Bible
He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
Noyes New Testament
He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
Sawyer New Testament
He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies an assembly.
The Emphasized Bible
He that speaketh with a tongue, buildeth up, himself, whereas, he that prophesieth, buildeth up, an assembly.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue, edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.
Twentieth Century New Testament
He who, when speaking, uses the gift of 'tongues' builds up his own faith, while he who preaches builds up the faith of the Church.
Webster
He that speaketh in an unknown language edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
Weymouth New Testament
He who speaks in an unknown tongue does good to himself, but he who prophesies does good to the Church.
Williams New Testament
Whoever speaks in ecstasy builds up himself alone, but whoever prophesies builds up the congregation too.
World English Bible
He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
Worrell New Testament
He that speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the assembly.
Worsley New Testament
He, that speaketh in an unknown tongue, edifieth himself: but he, that prophesieth, edifieth the church.
Youngs Literal Translation
he who is speaking in an unknown tongue, himself doth edify, and he who is prophesying, an assembly doth edify;
Themes
Church » Is edified by the word
The church » Is edified by the word
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial gifts
Language » Power of speaking different » Sometimes abused
Prophecy and prophets » Prophesying vs. Tongues
Prophecy and prophets » Those that prophesy
Tongues » Those that speak in an unknown tongue
Tongues » Tongues vs. Prophesying
Tongues (the gift) » The miraculous gift granted to some early Christians
Interlinear
Oikodomeo
οἰκοδομέω
Oikodomeo
build, edify, builder, build up, be in building, embolden
Usage: 22
heautou
De
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 14:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Appropriate Use Of Prophecy And Tongues
3
But [on the other hand] the one who prophesies speaks to people for edification [to promote their spiritual growth] and [speaks words of] encouragement [to uphold and advise them concerning the matters of God] and [speaks words of] consolation [to compassionately comfort them].
4 One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church [promotes growth in spiritual wisdom, devotion, holiness, and joy].
5
Now I wish that all of you spoke in unknown tongues, but even more [I wish] that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater [and more useful] than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he translates or explains [what he says], so that the church may
Cross References
Mark 16:17
1 Corinthians 14:3
But [on the other hand] the one who prophesies speaks to people for edification [to promote their spiritual growth] and [speaks words of] encouragement [to uphold and advise them concerning the matters of God] and [speaks words of] consolation [to compassionately comfort them].
1 Corinthians 14:5
Now I wish that all of you spoke in unknown tongues, but even more [I wish] that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater [and more useful] than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he translates or explains [what he says], so that the church may
1 Corinthians 14:26
What then is the right course, believers? When you meet together, each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation (disclosure of special knowledge), a tongue, or an interpretation. Let everything be constructive and edifying and done for the good of all the church.
Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the building up of one another [things which lead to spiritual growth].
1 Corinthians 13:2
And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new message from God to the people], and understand all mysteries, and [possess] all knowledge; and if I have all [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love [reaching out to others], I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 14:12
So it is with you, since you are so very eager to have spiritual gifts and manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in ways that will build up the church [spiritually].
1 Corinthians 14:17-19
You are giving thanks well enough [in a way that God is glorified], but the other person [who does not understand you] is not edified [and spiritually strengthened since he cannot join in your thanksgiving].
1 Corinthians 14:22
Therefore, [unknown] tongues are [meant] for a [supernatural] sign, not to believers but to unbelievers [who might be receptive]; while prophecy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people] is not for unbelievers but for believers.