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1 Corinthians 14:4-5

Context
14:4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, 1  but the one who prophesies builds up the church. 14:5 I wish you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be strengthened.

1 Corinthians 14:12

Context
14:12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, 2  seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.

1 Corinthians 14:40

Context
14:40 And do everything in a decent and orderly manner.

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[14:4]  1 sn The Greek term builds (himself) up does not necessarily bear positive connotations in this context.

[14:12]  2 tn Grk “eager for spirits.” The plural is probably a shorthand for the Spirit’s gifts, especially in this context, tongues.



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