1 Corinthians 14:20
1 Corinthians chapter 14 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Brethren, be not children in mind: yet in malice be ye babes, but in mind be men.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Brethren, be not children in mind: yet in malice be ye babes, but in mind be men.
Context
v.19howbeit in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
v.20This passage
v.21In the law it is written, By men of strange tongues and by the lips of strangers will I speak unto this people; and not even thus will they hear me, saith the Lord.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 119:99
I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation.
- Philippians 3:15
Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything ye are otherwise minded, this also shall God reveal unto you:
- Matthew 11:25
At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:
- Matthew 18:3
and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
- Isaiah 11:3
And his delight shall be in the fear of Jehovah; and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither decide after the hearing of his ears;
- Mark 10:15
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.