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1 Corinthians 14:27 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" If any man speaks in another language, let there be two, or at the most three, and in turn; and let one interpret. "
1 Corinthians 14:27
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
25 And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed. So he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.
26 What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has another language, or has an interpretation. Let all things be done to build each other up.
27 If any man speaks in another language, let there be two, or at the most three, and in turn; and let one interpret.
28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the assembly, and let him speak to himself and to God.
29 Let two or three of the prophets speak, and let the others discern.
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1 Corinthians 14:1
"Follow after love and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy."
1 Corinthians 14:2
"For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God, for no one understands, but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries."
1 Corinthians 14:3
"But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation."
1 Corinthians 14:4
"He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly."
1 Corinthians 14:5
"Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but even more that you would prophesy. For he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the assembly may be built up."
1 Corinthians 14:6
"But now, brothers, if I come to you speaking with other languages, what would I profit you unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?"
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