New Testament · VERSE 19

1 Corinthians 14:19

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Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

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1 Corinthians 14:17

For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

1 Corinthians 14:18

I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:

1 Corinthians 14:19SELECTED VERSE

Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

1 Corinthians 14:21

In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the LORD.

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