14:5a I wish that all of you could speak in tongues,

I wish you (plur.) could all speak in an unknown tongue,
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My desire is for you all to speak in unknown/miraculous languages.

14:5b but I would rather have you prophesy.

but I wish even more that you could prophesy.
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However, my desire is greater for you to declare God’s word.

14:5c He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues,

The one who prophesies is more important than the one who speaks in an unknown tongue.
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People who declare God’s word are doing something more valuable than are people who speak in unknown/miraculous languages.

14:5d unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.

⌊This is true⌋ unless he translates ⌊his message⌋, so that ⌊people in⌋ the church are also strengthened.
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But if they explain what they mean so that the believers are built up in their faith, ⌊then that is valuable also⌋.

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