1 Corinthians 14

1 Corinthians 14:1

Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

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1 Corinthians 14:2

For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.

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1 Corinthians 14:3

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

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1 Corinthians 14:4

The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

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1 Corinthians 14:5

I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.

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1 Corinthians 14:6

Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

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1 Corinthians 14:7

Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?

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sounds or , tunes

1 Corinthians 14:8

Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?

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1 Corinthians 14:9

So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

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1 Corinthians 14:11

If, then, I do not know the meaning of someone’s language, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to me.

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1 Corinthians 14:12

It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.

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1 Corinthians 14:13

Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.

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1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.

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but That is , "not productive of any benefit to others.

1 Corinthians 14:15

What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

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1 Corinthians 14:16

Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?

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1 Corinthians 14:17

You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.

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1 Corinthians 14:18

I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.

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1 Corinthians 14:19

But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

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1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

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1 Corinthians 14:21

It is written in the Law: “By strange tongues and foreign lips I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to Me, says the Lord.”

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1 Corinthians 14:22

Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.

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1 Corinthians 14:23

So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?

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1 Corinthians 14:24

But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all,

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1 Corinthians 14:25

and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!”

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1 Corinthians 14:26

What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.

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1 Corinthians 14:27

If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.

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1 Corinthians 14:28

But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.

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1 Corinthians 14:29

Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.

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the other Rather , the others , ןי בככןי.

1 Corinthians 14:30

And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.

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1 Corinthians 14:31

For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.

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1 Corinthians 14:32

The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

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1 Corinthians 14:33

For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.

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confusion Gr. tumult , or unquietness

1 Corinthians 14:34

Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.

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1 Corinthians 14:35

If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.

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1 Corinthians 14:36

Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?

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1 Corinthians 14:37

If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.

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1 Corinthians 14:38

But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored.

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1 Corinthians 14:39

So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

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1 Corinthians 14:40

But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.

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