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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:4 One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:4 One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church [promotes growth in spiritual wisdom, devotion, holiness, and joy]. |
Bible Question:
Susan, I agree, in part, with your post 148122 "Tongues for Spiritual edification (1 Cor 14:4)" ... I would say tongues for our own SELFISH spiritual edification. The purpose of any of the gifts is to edify the church (1 Cor 12-14). |
Bible Answer: Greetings Searcher56! I have been harping over unscriptural assumptions on this topic for several days now! :-) Where exactly does Scripture use the term 'selfish' for the edification that takes place in speaking to one's self and to God? Is this a dictum of Scripture or an assumption? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |