1. Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
2. For the one speaking in a tongue does not speak to people but to God, for no one understands; he is speaking mysteries by the Spirit.
3. But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
4. The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
5. I wish you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be strengthened.
6. Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I help you unless I speak to you with a revelation or with knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
7. It is similar for lifeless things that make a sound, like a flute or harp. Unless they make a distinction in the notes, how can what is played on the flute or harp be understood?