1 Corinthians 14:5

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

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.

WEB

Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather that you would prophesy. For he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the assembly may be built up.

YLT

and I wish you all to speak with tongues, and more that ye may prophecy, for greater is he who is prophesying than he who is speaking with tongues, except one may interpret, that the assembly may receive edification.

F.O.G Original

(5) Now I want all you to speak in tongues but more so that you would prophecy. Greater is the one who prophesies than one speaking in tongues, unless perhaps being interpreted so that the assembly maybe receives a building up.

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

⁵I wish all of you could speak in tongues, but I’d rather have you prophesy. The person who prophesies is more valuable than the one who speaks in tongues—unless someone interprets what’s being said so the church can be strengthened.