In 1 Corinthians 14:4, prophecy edifies the church, contrasting with uninterpreted tongues that do not edify others in v17.

In 1 Corinthians 14:6, Paul prioritizes prophecy over tongues for instruction, reinforcing why uninterpreted tongues fail to edify.

In 1 Corinthians 10:23, Paul states the principle that not everything builds up, directly applying to the unedifying thanks in v17.

In 1 Corinthians 12:7, spiritual gifts are for the common good, highlighting that uninterpreted tongues in v17 fail this purpose.