1 Corinthians 14:2-6
1 Corinthians 14:2
For the one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people, but to God; for no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries.
1 Corinthians 14:3
But the one who prophesies speaks to people for edification, exhortation, and consolation.
1 Corinthians 14:4
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
1 Corinthians 14:5
Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but rather that you would prophesy; and greater is the one who prophesies than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edification.
1 Corinthians 14:6
But now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophecy, or of teaching?