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1 Corinthians 14:3-5
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Corinthians 14:3-5
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
3 But the one prophesying is speaking edification and exhortation and consolation[a] to people. 4 The one speaking in a tongue is edifying himself [b], but the one prophesying is edifying the church. 5 And I wish[c] that you all were speaking in tongues, but even-more[d] that you might be prophesying. But[e] the one prophesying is greater[f] than one speaking in tongues— unless[g] he interprets in order that the church may receive edification.
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- 1 Corinthians 14:3 Or, comfort, encouragement.
- 1 Corinthians 14:4 That is, because God is speaking through him, not because he understands.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 That is, wish in theory (as this word is used in 7:7), since neither is possible, 12:11, 18, 30; or, wish it to truly happen.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or, rather. Same phrase as in v 1.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or, And, Now.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 That is, in ability to edify the church.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 Lit, except unless. That is, with this exception, unless. The interpretation is equivalent to prophecy in edification value.
1 Corinthians 14:3-5
New International Version
1 Corinthians 14:3-5
New International Version
3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,(A) encouraging(B) and comfort. 4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue(C) edifies(D) themselves, but the one who prophesies(E) edifies the church. 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[a] but I would rather have you prophesy.(F) The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,[b] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.(G)
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or in other languages; also in verses 6, 18, 22, 23 and 39
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or in other languages; also in verses 6, 18, 22, 23 and 39
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