1 Corinthians 14:17
“For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.”

What does 1 Corinthians 14:17 mean?
"1 Corinthians 14:17 (KJV) - For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified." In this verse, Paul is addressing the issue of speaking in tongues in the church at Corinth. He is encouraging the believers to prioritize edification, or the building up of one…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThanksgiving That Edifies: A Deeper Look at 1 Corinthians 14:17
In the realm of spiritual gifts and worship, Paul addresses a fundamental principle in his first letter to the Corinthians. He writes in 1 Corinthians 14:17 (KJV), "For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified." This verse captures the essence of our…
Read devotionalPrayerPrayer for Genuine Thanksgiving and Edification in the Body of Christ
Heavenly Father, We come before you today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. In this sacred moment of prayer, we pause to reflect on the profound wisdom found in 1 Corinthians 14:17, where it is said, "For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified."…
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