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1 Corinthians 14:4

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Paul is saying that prophets are interpreters of the Scriptures.
Ambrosiaster, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES
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4He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

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2For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:4

5I 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.

6Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?

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