King James Bible
KJVHe that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
Translation Comparison
1 Corinthians 14:4
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse 1 Corinthians 14:4 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that speaketh in a tongue, edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the assembly. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that speaketh in an unknown language edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | he who is speaking in an unknown tongue, himself doth edify, and he who is prophesying, an assembly doth edify; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the church. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | He who speaks in an unknown tongue does good to himself, but he who prophesies does good to the Church. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that speaketh in a tongue, edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the assembly.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that speaketh in an unknown language edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
World English Bible
WEBHe who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
Young's Literal Translation
YLThe who is speaking in an unknown tongue, himself doth edify, and he who is prophesying, an assembly doth edify;
American King James Version
AKJVHe that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the church.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTHe who speaks in an unknown tongue does good to himself, but he who prophesies does good to the Church.
King James Bible
KJVHe that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that speaketh in a tongue, edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the assembly.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that speaketh in an unknown language edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
World English Bible
WEBHe who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
Young's Literal Translation
YLThe who is speaking in an unknown tongue, himself doth edify, and he who is prophesying, an assembly doth edify;
American King James Version
AKJVHe that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the church.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTHe who speaks in an unknown tongue does good to himself, but he who prophesies does good to the Church.