1 Corinthians 14:19

Yet in the congregation I would rather speak five words with my understanding than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

1 Corinthians 14:21-22

It is written in the law: With men of other tongues and lips of foreigners I will speak to this people. Even then they will not listen to me, said Jehovah.

1 Corinthians 14:4

The person who speaks in an unknown tongue enlightens himself; but he who declares God's Word enlightens the entire congregation!

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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 person who speaks in an unknown tongue enlightens himself; but he who declares God's Word enlightens the entire congregation!

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1 Corinthians 12:7
The manifestation (expression) of the Spirit is given to everyone for a beneficial purpose.