1 Corinthians 14:5

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

1 Corinthians 14:5 - Amplified Bible

Now I wish that you might all speak in [unknown] tongues, but more especially [I want you] to prophesy (to be inspired to preach and interpret the divine will and purpose). He who prophesies [who is inspired to preach and teach] is greater (more useful and more important) than he who speaks in [unknown] tongues, unless he should interpret [what he says], so that the church may be edified {and} receive good [from it].

1 Corinthians 14:5 - American Standard Version

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.

1 Corinthians 14:5 - Bible in Basic English

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.

1 Corinthians 14:5 - Darby Bible

Now I desire that ye should all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy. But greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, unless he interpret, that the assembly may receive edification.

1 Corinthians 14:5 - English Standard Version

Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.

1 Corinthians 14:5 - King James 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.

1 Corinthians 14:5 - La Biblia de las Americas

Yo quisiera que todos hablarais en lenguas, pero aùn más, que profetizarais; pues el que profetiza es superior al que habla en lenguas, a menos de que las interprete para que la iglesia reciba edificaciòn.

1 Corinthians 14:5 - The Message

1 Corinthians 14:5 - New American Standard Bible

Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but {even} more that you would prophesy; and greater is one who prophesies than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:5 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Yo quisiera que todos hablaran en lenguas, pero aùn más, que profetizaran. Porque el que profetiza es superior al que habla en lenguas, a menos de que las interprete para que la iglesia reciba edificaciòn.

1 Corinthians 14:5 - World English Bible

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.

1 Corinthians 14:5 - Young's Living Translation

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.

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