In 1 Cor 14:1, Paul commands to desire prophecy—v5 expresses that same desire as a wish for all.

In 1 Cor 14:3, prophecy edifies, exhorts, and comforts—explaining why prophesying is greater than tongues in v5.

1 Corinthians 14:12 reinforces the goal of building up the church, which is why prophecy with interpretation is preferred over uninterpreted tongues.

In 1 Corinthians 14:13, Paul directly instructs the tongue-speaker to pray for interpretation, providing the practical application of the condition in v5.

1 Corinthians 14:26-28 gives specific rules for tongues and interpretation in worship, applying the principle that tongues must be interpreted to edify the church.

1 Corinthians 14:39 sums up: be eager to prophesy, do not forbid tongues — directly echoing the priority from 14:5.

In 1 Cor 12:28-30, gifts are ranked with prophets high and tongues last—supporting v5's claim that prophecy is greater.

1 Corinthians 12:7 says gifts are for the common good — the same edification criterion Paul uses in 14:5 to rank prophecy above tongues.

1 Corinthians 12:10 lists interpretation of tongues as a distinct spiritual gift, showing that the ability to interpret is a separate endowment from speaking in tongues.

1 Corinthians 12:30 asks rhetorically if all interpret, implying not everyone has that gift, which explains why interpretation is not automatic when tongues are spoken.

In 1 Cor 13:4, love's attributes set the standard for using gifts—v5's ranking must be seen in light of love's supremacy.

In Num 11:29, Moses wishes all God's people were prophets—closely paralleling Paul's wish in v5 that all would prophesy.

Acts 2:4 describes the first instance of speaking in tongues at Pentecost, establishing the historical and theological foundation for the gift Paul regulates in 1 Corinthians 14:5.

Ephesians 4:12 says gifts equip the church for building up — the same edification purpose that makes prophecy greater in 14:5.