Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but even more 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.
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1 Corinthians 14:5 in context
1 Corinthians 14:2–8
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For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God, for no one understands, but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.
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But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.
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He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
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Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but even more 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.
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But now, brothers, if I come to you speaking with other languages, what would I profit you unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?
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Even lifeless things that make a sound, whether pipe or harp, if they didn’t give a distinction in the sounds, how would it be known what is piped or harped?
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For if the trumpet gave an uncertain sound, who would prepare himself for war?
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