1 Corinthians 14:5 Cross References - WPNT

⁵ I could wish that you all spoke in ‘languages’, but even more that you might prophesy; because the one prophesying is greater than the one speaking in ‘languages’ (unless he interprets), so that the congregation may receive edification.

¹⁷ And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;

¹⁰ to another workings of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discernings of spirits; to a different one kinds of languages, to another interpretation of languages.

²⁸ And those whom God has appointed in the Church are: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; after that miracles, then presents of healings, helps, administrations, kinds of languages. ²⁹ All are not apostles, are they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All are not miracle workers, are they? ³⁰ All do not have presents of healings, do they? All do not speak languages, do they? All do not interpret, do they?

¹ If I speak the languages of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become a sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

⁴ Love is patient and kind; love does not envy; love does not brag, is not proud,

¹ Pursue love, and desire the spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

³ But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to people. ⁴ The one speaking in a ‘language’ edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the congregation.

¹² And you too: since you are zealous for spiritual things, aim at the edification of the congregation, that you may all grow. ¹³ Therefore the one speaking in a ‘language’ should pray that he may interpret.

¹⁸ I thank my God speaking in ‘languages’ more than you all, ¹⁹ but in the congregation I would rather speak five words with my understanding, precisely so as to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a ‘language’. ²⁰ Brothers, stop thinking like children—well, in malice be ‘infants’, but in thinking be adults. ²¹ In the law it stands written: “I will speak to this people in foreign languages and with different ‘lips’, but not even then will they listen to me,” says the LORD. ²² Therefore the ‘languages’ are for a sign, not to believers but to unbelievers; while prophesying is not for unbelievers but for believers. ²³ So if the whole congregation comes together and all are speaking in ‘languages’, but outsiders or unbelievers come in, won’t they say that you are raving? ²⁴ But if everyone is prophesying, and an unbeliever or outsider comes in, he is reproved by all, he is examined by all. ²⁵ And thus the secrets of his heart are exposed, and so, falling on his face he will worship God, affirming, “Truly God is among you.” ²⁶ So what goes on, brothers? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a ‘language’, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification. ²⁷ If anyone speaks in a ‘language’, let it be two—at the most three—and in turn, and let one interpret. ²⁸ But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church; let him speak to himself and to God. ²⁹ Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others evaluate. ³⁰ But if another who is sitting by receives a revelation, the first should stop speaking. ³¹ For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be encouraged. ³² Yes, spirits of prophets are subordinate to prophets. ³³ Further, God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the congregations of the saints, ³⁴ your wives should keep silent in the assemblies, for they are not permitted to speak, but to be in subordination, as the law also says. ³⁵ If they want to learn about something, let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for women to speak in church. ³⁶ Or was it from you that the Word of God went forth? Or was it only to you that it came? ³⁷ If anyone thinks that he is a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things I write to you are the Lord’s commands. ³⁸ But if anyone is ignorant, let him remain so. ³⁹ So then, brothers, seek to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in ‘languages’. ⁴⁰ Let all things be done properly and in order.