1 Corinthians 14:4

14:4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:6

14:6 Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I help you unless I speak to you with a revelation or with knowledge or prophecy or teaching?


sn The Greek term builds (himself) up does not necessarily bear positive connotations in this context.

tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10.