1 Corinthians 14:4

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2. 1 Corinthians 14:2

   For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

3. 1 Corinthians 14:3

   But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

5. 1 Corinthians 14:5

   I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

6. 1 Corinthians 14:6

   Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?

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