1 Corinthians 14:19

but in an assembly I prefer to speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

1 Corinthians 14:21-22

In the law it has been written, "With other tongues, and with lips of others, I will speak to this people; and not even thus will they listen to Me," saith the Lord.

1 Corinthians 14:4

He that speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the assembly.

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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
He that speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the assembly.

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1 Corinthians 12:7
And to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for profiting.