* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.
I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather that you would prophesy. For he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the assembly may be built up.
World English Bible (WEB)
{G1161} I would{G2309}{(G5719)} that ye{G5209} all{G3956} spake{G2980}{(G5721)} with tongues{G1100}, but{G1161} rather{G3123} that{G2443} ye prophesied{G4395}{(G5725)}: for{G1063} greater{G3187} is he that prophesieth{G4395}{(G5723)} than{G2228} he that speaketh{G2980}{(G5723)} with tongues{G1100}, except{G1622}{G1508} he interpret{G1329}{(G5725)}, that{G2443} the church{G1577} may receive{G2983}{(G5632)} edifying{G3619}.
Strong's King James
(5) Now I want all you to speak in tongues but more so that you would prophecy. Greater is the one who prophesies than one speaking in tongues, unless perhaps being interpreted so that the assembly maybe receives a building up.
The F.O.G*
[5] I'd love for all of you to speak in tongues—it's a beautiful gift of intimate communion with יהוה. But even more, I want you to prophesy, because speaking clear, divine truth helps more people unless someone interprets the tongues. Then both gifts equally build up the church.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and I wish you all to speak with tongues, and more that ye may prophecy, for greater is he who is prophesying than he who is speaking with tongues, except one may interpret, that the assembly may receive edification.
Young's Literal Translation
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