1 Corinthians 14:5

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

I would that all of you all spoke with tongues but rather that all of you prophesied: for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:5 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:5 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.

1 Corinthians 14:5 (BSB)

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What does 1 Corinthians 14:5 say?

1 Corinthians 14:5 in modern King James wording reads: "I would that all of you all spoke with tongues but rather that all of you prophesied: for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying."

Where is 1 Corinthians 14:5 found in the Bible?

1 Corinthians 14:5 is verse 5 of chapter 14 of the book of 1 Corinthians, in the New Testament. 1 Corinthians has 16 chapters.

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