1 Corinthians 14:5 in Akateko

5 Chi yoche jin c'ul tol chi ske' je yu je k'anab yin tx'oj ti'eal je masanil. Pero yel chi yoche jin c'ul tol ja' sk'ane Dios che yal el oj. Yutol ja' alo el sk'ane Dios tu' yel miman yel oc apnoj yintaj pax wan tx'oj ti'eal tu'. Ey ton pax yopiso wan tx'oj ti'eal tu', ta chi ske' yoc a ti'al yin tzet chi yal yel oc apnoj, yet watx' chi a can sna'bal eb creyente yu.

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now though it is my desire for you all to have the power of tongues, it would give me more pleasure to be hearing the prophet's word from you; for this is a greater thing than using tongues, if the sense is not given at the same time, for the good of the church.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Now I desire that ye should all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy. But greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, unless he interpret, that the assembly may receive edification.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather that you would prophesy. For he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the assembly may be built up.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and I wish you all to speak with tongues, and more that ye may prophecy, for greater is he who is prophesying than he who is speaking with tongues, except one may interpret, that the assembly may receive edification.