1 Corinthians 14:3-4

14:3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, ¹  encouragement, and consolation. 14:4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, ²  but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:26

Church Order

14:26 What should you do then, brothers and sisters? ³  When you come together, each one has a song, has a lesson, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all these things be done for the strengthening of the church.

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¹ tn Grk “edification.”

² sn The Greek term builds (himself) up does not necessarily bear positive connotations in this context.

³ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10.