1 Corinthians 14:4
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
In context
2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.
3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
4 The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
5 I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
6 Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
1 Corinthians 14:4 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
- KJV King James Version
- He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue, himself doth edify, and he who is prophesying, an assembly doth edify;
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies [the] assembly.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that speaketh in an unknown language edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.