1 Corinthians 14:2 — Meaning and Application

1 Corinthians 14:1

"Follow after charity, and desire spiritual {gifts}, but rather that ye may prophesy."

1 Corinthians 14:3

"But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men {to} edification, and exhortation, and comfort."

1 Corinthians 14:4

"He that speaketh in an {unknown} tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church."

1 Corinthians 14:5

"I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater {is} he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying."

1 Corinthians 14:6

"Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?"