1Cor 14:2-5 | ESV | STEP | For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God ; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit .

1 Corinthians 14:2-5

2 For ^aone who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 3 On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. 4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. 5 Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but ^beven more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.