1 Corinthians 14:27

KJV

If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.

— 1 Corinthians 14:27, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 connects to 1 cross-reference. 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 …

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Other Translations

ASV

If any man speaketh in a tongue, let it be by two, or at the most three, and that in turn; and let one interpret:

YLT

if an <FI>unknown<Fi> tongue any one do speak, by two, or at the most, by three, and in turn, and let one interpret;

BBE

If any man makes use of a tongue, let it not be more than two, or at the most three, and in turn; and let someone give the sense:

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