1 Corinthians 14:17

1 Corinthians chapter 14 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

Context

v.16Else if thou bless with the spirit, how shall he that filleth the place of the unlearned say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he knoweth not what thou sayest?

v.17This passage

v.18I thank God, I speak with tongues more than you all:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

1 Corinthians 14:6
But now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?
1 Corinthians 14:4
He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.