Assembly Church Edifies Edifieth Edify Gives Language Makes Prophesies Prophesieth Prophesying Prophet's Speaketh Speaking Speaks Tongue Tongues Unknown
14:4 He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the {e} church.
(e) The company.
14:4 He that speaketh in an [unknown] language edifieth himself. His speech in the unknown tongue tends to strengthen him, though not instructing others. He is made to feel that he is moved by God, and so is filled with awe.
14:4 Edifieth himself - Only, on the most favourable supposition. The church - The whole congregation.
14:1-5 Prophesying, that is, explaining Scripture, is compared with speaking with tongues. This drew attention, more than the plain interpretation of Scripture; it gratified pride more, but promoted the purposes of Christian charity less; it would not equally do good to the souls of men. What cannot be understood, never can edify. No advantage can be reaped from the most excellent discourses, if delivered in language such as the hearers cannot speak or understand. Every ability or possession is valuable in proportion to its usefulness. Even fervent, spiritual affection must be governed by the exercise of the understanding, else men will disgrace the truths they profess to promote.
Assembly Church Edifies Edifieth Edify Gives Good Language Makes Prophesies Prophesieth Prophesying Prophet's Speaketh Speaks Tongue Tongues Unknown Use Word
Assembly Church Edifies Edifieth Edify Gives Good Language Makes Prophesies Prophesieth Prophesying Prophet's Speaketh Speaks Tongue Tongues Unknown Use Word
