KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'd love for all of you to speak in tongues, but honestly? I'd rather you prophesy. Someone who prophesies is more valuable than someone speaking in tongues — unless there's someone there to interpret what's being said so the whole church can actually learn something from it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Speaking God's truth clearly beats speaking mysteriously if no one can understand you.
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