1Cor 14:2-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Cor 14:2-4: 14:2-4 The problem with the gift of speaking in tongues is that hearers cannot readily understand the message; the gift of prophecy , however, is immediately intelligible and beneficial as a word from God that strengthens ... encourages ... and comforts those who hear.

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‏ 1 Corinthians 14:2-4

Summary for 1Cor 14:2-4: 14:2-4 ^a The problem with the gift of speaking in tongues is that hearers cannot readily understand the message; the gift of prophecy, however, is immediately intelligible and beneficial as a word from God that strengthens ... encourages ... and comforts those who hear.
14:4 ^b The primary purpose of spiritual gifts is not self-edification, but the strengthening of the entire church (see 12:7 ^c; cp. 8:1 ^d; 14:12 ^e).