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1 Corinthians 14
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Darby Bible · 1890
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World English Bible · 2000
1Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
1Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual [manifestations], but rather that ye may prophesy.
1Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
2For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
2For he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but toGod: for no one hears; but in spirit he speaks mysteries.
2For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
3But he that prophesies speaks to men [in] edification, and encouragement, and consolation.
3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
4He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
4He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies [the] assembly.
4He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
5Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
5Now I desire that ye should all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy. But greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, unless he interpret, that the assembly may receive edification.
5Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
6But now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?
6And now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I shall speak to you either in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophecy, or in teaching?
6But now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?
7Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp, if they give not a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
7Even lifeless things giving a sound, whether pipe or harp, if they give not distinction to the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
7Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp, if they give not a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
8For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?
8For also, if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for war?
8For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?
9So also ye, unless ye utter by the tongue speech easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking into the air.
9Thus also ye with the tongue, unless ye give a distinct speech, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking to the air.
9So also ye, unless ye utter by the tongue speech easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking into the air.
10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and no kind is without signification.
10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of undistinguishable sound.
10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and no kind is without signification.
11If then I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh will be a barbarian unto me.
11If therefore I do not know the power of the sound, I shall be to him that speaks a barbarian, and he that speaks a barbarian for me.
11If then I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh will be a barbarian unto me.
12So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.
12Thus ye also, since ye are desirous of spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the assembly.
12So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.
13Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret.
13Wherefore let him that speaks with a tongue pray that he may interpret.
13Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret.
14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
14For if I pray with a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, but I will pray also with the understanding; I will sing with the spirit, but I will sing also with the understanding.
15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
16Else if thou bless with the spirit, how shall he that filleth the place of the unlearned say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he knoweth not what thou sayest?
16Since otherwise, if thou blessest with [the] spirit, how shall he who fills the place of the simple [Christian] say Amen, at thy giving of thanks, since he does not know what thou sayest?
16Else if thou bless with the spirit, how shall he that filleth the place of the unlearned say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he knoweth not what thou sayest?
17For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
17For thou indeed givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
17For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
18I thank God, I speak with tongues more than you all:
18I thankGod I speak in a tongue more than all of you:
18I thank God, I speak with tongues more than you all:
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.
19but in [the] assembly I desire to speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others also, [rather] than ten thousand words in a tongue.
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.
20Brethren, be not children in mind: yet in malice be ye babes, but in mind be men.
20Brethren, be not children in [your] minds, but in malice be babes; but in [your] minds be grown [men].
20Brethren, be not children in mind: yet in malice be ye babes, but in mind be men.
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.
21It is written in the law, By people of other tongues, and by strange lips, will I speak to this people; and neither thus will they hear me, saith the Lord.
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.
22Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to the unbelieving: but prophesying is for a sign, not to the unbelieving, but to them that believe.
22So that tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe, but to unbelievers; but prophecy, not to unbelievers, but to those who believe.
22Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to the unbelieving: but prophesying is for a sign, not to the unbelieving, but to them that believe.
23If therefore the whole church be assembled together and all speak with tongues, and there come in men unlearned or unbelieving, will they not say that ye are mad?
23If therefore the whole assembly come together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and simple [persons] enter in, or unbelievers, will not they say ye are mad?
23If therefore the whole church be assembled together and all speak with tongues, and there come in men unlearned or unbelieving, will they not say that ye are mad?
24But if all prophesy, and there come in one unbelieving or unlearned, he is reproved by all, he is judged by all;
24But if all prophesy, and some unbeliever or simple [person] come in, he is convicted of all, he is judged of all;
24But if all prophesy, and there come in one unbelieving or unlearned, he is reproved by all, he is judged by all;
25the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.
25the secrets of his heart are manifested; and thus, falling upon [his] face, he will do homage toGod, reporting thatGod is indeed amongst you.
25the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.
26What is it then, brethren? When ye come together, each one hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
26What is it then, brethren? whenever ye come together, each [of you] has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to edification.
26What is it then, brethren? When ye come together, each one hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
27If any man speaketh in a tongue, let it be by two, or at the most three, and that in turn; and let one interpret:
27If any one speak with a tongue, [let it be] two, or at the most three, and separately, and let one interpret;
27If any man speaketh in a tongue, let it be by two, or at the most three, and that in turn; and let one interpret:
28but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
28but if there be no interpreter, let him be silent in [the] assembly, and let him speak to himself and toGod.
28but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
29And let the prophets speak by two or three, and let the others discern.
29And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge.
29And let the prophets speak by two or three, and let the others discern.
30But if a revelation be made to another sitting by, let the first keep silence.
30But if there be a revelation to another sitting [there], let the first be silent.
30But if a revelation be made to another sitting by, let the first keep silence.
31For ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted;
31For ye can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all be encouraged.
31For ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted;
32and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets;
32And spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.
32and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets;
33for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,
33ForGod is not [aGod] of disorder but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints.
33for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,
34let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law.
34Let [your] women be silent in the assemblies, for it is not permitted to them to speak; but to be in subjection, as the law also says.
34let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law.
35And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.
35But if they wish to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is a shame for a woman to speak in assembly.
35And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.
36What? was it from you that the word of God went forth? or came it unto you alone?
36Did the word ofGod go out from you, or did it come to you only?
36What? was it from you that the word of God went forth? or came it unto you alone?
37If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him take knowledge of the things which I write unto you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.
37If any one thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him recognise the things that I write to you, that it is [the] Lord's commandment.
37If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him take knowledge of the things which I write unto you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.
38But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant.
38But if any be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
38But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant.