For the one who (A)speaks in a tongue does not speak to people, but to God; for no one [a]understands, but [b]in his spirit he speaks (B)mysteries. But the one who prophesies speaks to people for (C)edification, [c](D)exhortation, and consolation. The one who (E)speaks in a tongue (F)edifies himself; but the one who (G)prophesies (H)edifies the church.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 14:2 Lit hears
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:2 Or by the Spirit
  3. 1 Corinthians 14:3 Or encouragement

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