For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.(1 Corinthians 14:2)

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.(1 Corinthians 14:3)

He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.(1 Corinthians 14:4)

I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?(1 Corinthians 14:6)

And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?(1 Corinthians 14:7)

For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?(1 Corinthians 14:8)

Other publications related to "1 Corinthians 14:5":

the gift of tongues
Exploring the gift of tongues and interpretation in the context of Christian worship and prayer. The article discusses the importance of using spiritual gifts for the building up of the church and prioritizing edification, love, and character.

The gift of tongues (part 2)
The pastor discusses the biblical basis and misconceptions surrounding the gift of tongues, emphasizing its importance as a spiritual discipline and its potential to build up the individual believer.

Let everything be done for edification
In this series of sermons, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a mature and balanced spirituality grounded in the teachings of the Bible and the wise use of spiritual gifts. He highlights the need for edification and coherence in all aspects of church gatherings and urges listeners to prioritize building up the body of Christ.

1 Corinthians 14:5 - Cross Reference

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: (1 Corinthians 12:10)

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, (1 Corinthians 13:4)

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. (1 Corinthians 13:1)

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. (1 Corinthians 14:3)

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. (1 Corinthians 14:1)

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. (1 Corinthians 12:28)

And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, one of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them. (Numbers 11:28)

I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: (1 Corinthians 14:18)

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. (1 Corinthians 14:12)

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; (Mark 16:17)