1 Corinthians 14:16
Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 connects to 10 cross-references. Pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, especially prophecy. One who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves; the prophet edifies the church. Paul would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct than ten thousand in a tongue. When you assemble each …
Other Translations
Else 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?
since, if thou mayest bless with the spirit, he who is filling the place of the unlearned, how shall he say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, since what thou dost say he hath not known?
For if you give a blessing with the spirit, how will the man who has no knowledge say, So be it, after your prayer, seeing that he has not taken in what you are saying?
Cross References
And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, …
And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men …
Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the Lord do so: the Lord perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to …
That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with …
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the …
He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for …
And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for …
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. …
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto …