1 Corinthians 14:1-5 (New International Version)

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Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues

1 Follow the way of love¹ and eagerly desire² spiritual gifts,³ especially the gift of prophecy.⁴ 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue^a⁵ does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him;⁶ he utters mysteries⁷ with his spirit.^b 3 But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening,⁸ encouragement⁹ and comfort. 4 He who speaks in a tongue¹⁰ edifies¹¹ himself, but he who prophesies¹² edifies the church. 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,^c but I would rather have you prophesy.¹³ He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues,^d unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified.¹⁴

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