1 Corinthians 14:19
but in the church I prefer to speak five words with my mind, in order that I may instruct other [people], than ten thousand words in a tongue.
1 Corinthians 14:21-22
In the law it is written: "By those who speak a foreign language and by the lips of others I will speak to this people, and not even in this way will they obey me," says the Lord.
1 Corinthians 14:4
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
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Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
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1 Corinthians 14:4
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
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1 Corinthians 12:7
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for what is beneficial [to all].