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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: Edify means to build up. Verse 2 says that "When a person speaks in another language, he doesn't speak to people but to God." (GW) So what you are saying is that it is selfish of me to want to build myself up spiritually? Verse 2 says that So me speaking to God in another language to build myself up is selfish? prayon |