1 Corinthians 14:4

The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, ¹  but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

biblegateway 1Co 14:4

He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

biblegateway 1Co 14:4

One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church.

biblegateway 1Co 14:4

A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally in the Lord, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.

biblegateway 1Co 14:4

The one who prays using a private "prayer language" certainly gets a lot out of it, but proclaiming God's truth to the church in its common language brings the whole church into growth and strength.

SABDAweb 1Co 14:4

He who makes use of tongues may do good to himself; but he who gives the prophet’s word does good to the church.

bibleoremus 1Co 14:4

Those who speak in a tongue build up themselves, but those who prophesy build up the church.

biblegateway 1Co 14:4

He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

biblegateway 1Co 14:4

The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, ¹  but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

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