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1 Corinthians 14 22
So then, tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers.
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1 Corinthians 14 26
What should you do then, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a song, has a lesson, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all these things be done for the strengthening of the church.
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Mark 16:17
These signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new languages;
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1 Corinthians 14 5
I wish you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be strengthened.
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Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.
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1 Corinthians 13 2
And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
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1 Corinthians 14 3
But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
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1 Corinthians 14 17-1 Corinthians 14 19
For you are certainly giving thanks well, but the other person is not strengthened.I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you,but in the church I want to speak five words with my mind to instruct others, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue.
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1 Corinthians 14 12
It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.