1 Corinthians 14:4

Prophecy and Tongues

3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.4The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

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Berean Standard Bible
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
American Standard Version (1901)
He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
Bible in Basic English
He who makes use of tongues may do good to himself; but he who gives the prophet's word does good to the church.
Douay-Rheims 1899
He that speaketh in a tongue, edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.
Free Bible Version
Those that speak in a tongue only build themselves up, but those who speak God's message build up the church. I would like it if you all spoke in tongues, but I'd prefer if you could speak God's message.
Geneva Bible 1599
He that speaketh strange language, edifieth himselfe: but hee that prophecieth, edifieth the Church.
King James (Authorized) Version
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
Plain English Version
You see, a person that talks in a special language helps only themselves. But a person that tells messages from God helps all the people in the church to get strong.
Translation for Translators
Those who speak in languages that they have not learned are receiving a blessing for themselves, but those who speak messages that come directly from God are giving a blessing to all the believers in the congregation because they are speaking in a language that the congregation knows.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
Noah Webster Bible
He that speaketh in an unknown language edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
World English Bible
He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
Young's Literal Translation
he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue, himself doth edify, and he who is prophesying, an assembly doth edify;