⁵ I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.

⁵ I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[1] but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,[1] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.

⁵ Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.