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1 Corinthians 14 22
Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 14 26
What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up. (niv)
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Mark 16:17
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; (niv)
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1 Corinthians 14 5
I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified. (niv)
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Romans 14:19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 13 2
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 14 3
But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 14 17-1 Corinthians 14 19
You are giving thanks well enough, but no one else is edified.I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 14 12
So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church. (niv)