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1 Corinthians 14:17-19

17 You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other man is not edified.

18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.

19 But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 14:17-19

1 Corinthians 10:23 - The Believer’s Freedom “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everythin... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:23 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:23

1 Corinthians 14:4 - He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:4

1 Corinthians 12:7 - Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:7

1 Corinthians 14:3 - But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:3

1 Corinthians 14:6 - Now, brothers, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I brin... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:6