Verse 18

1 Corinthians 14:18

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18 I thank God (Elohim) that I speak in tongues more than any of you.

Original Language Text

greek

εὐχαριστῶ τῷ ⸀θεῷ, πάντων ὑμῶν μᾶλλον ⸀γλώσσαις ⸀λαλῶ·

English Translation

I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.

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Chapter 14 Context

1 Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives — e... Focus ↗

2 For if you have the ability to speak in tongues, you will be talking only to God (Elohim), since peo... Focus ↗

3 But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them. Focus ↗

4 A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy str... Focus ↗

5 I wish you could all speak in tongues, but even more I wish you could all prophesy. For prophecy is... Focus ↗

6 Dear brothers and sisters, if I should come to you speaking in an unknown language, how would that h... Focus ↗

7 Even lifeless instruments like the flute or the harp must play the notes clearly, or no one will rec... Focus ↗

8 And if the bugler doesn’t sound a clear call, how will the soldiers know they are being called to ba... Focus ↗

9 It’s the same for you. If you speak to people in words they don’t understand, how will they know wha... Focus ↗

10 There are many different languages in the world, and every language has meaning. Focus ↗

11 But if I don’t understand a language, I will be a foreigner to someone who speaks it, and the one wh... Focus ↗

12 And the same is true for you. Since you are so eager to have the special abilities the Spirit gives,... Focus ↗

13 So anyone who speaks in tongues should pray also for the ability to interpret what has been said. Focus ↗

14 For if I pray in tongues, my spirit is praying, but I don’t understand what I am saying. Focus ↗

15 Well then, what shall I do? I will pray in the spirit, and I will also pray in words I understand. I... Focus ↗

16 For if you praise God (Elohim) only in the spirit, how can those who don’t understand you praise God... Focus ↗

17 You will be giving thanks very well, but it won’t strengthen the people who hear you. Focus ↗

18 I thank God (Elohim) that I speak in tongues more than any of you.

19 But in a church meeting I would rather speak five understandable words to help others than ten thous... Focus ↗

20 Dear brothers and sisters, don’t be childish in your understanding of these things. Be innocent as b... Focus ↗

21 It is written in the Scriptures : “I will speak to my own people<br>through strange languages<br>and... Focus ↗

22 So you see that speaking in tongues is a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, how... Focus ↗

23 Even so, if unbelievers or people who don’t understand these things come into your church meeting an... Focus ↗

24 But if all of you are prophesying, and unbelievers or people who don’t understand these things come... Focus ↗

25 As they listen, their secret thoughts will be exposed, and they will fall to their knees and worship... Focus ↗

26 Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will... Focus ↗

27 No more than two or three should speak in tongues. They must speak one at a time, and someone must i... Focus ↗

28 But if no one is present who can interpret, they must be silent in your church meeting and speak in... Focus ↗

29 Let two or three people prophesy, and let the others evaluate what is said. Focus ↗

30 But if someone is prophesying and another person receives a revelation from the Lord, the one who is... Focus ↗

31 In this way, all who prophesy will have a turn to speak, one after the other, so that everyone will... Focus ↗

32 Remember that people who prophesy are in control of their spirit and can take turns. Focus ↗

33 For God (Elohim) is not a God (Elohim) of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God (Eloh... Focus ↗

34 Women should be silent during the church meetings. It is not proper for them to speak. They should b... Focus ↗

35 If they have any questions, they should ask their husbands at home, for it is improper for women to... Focus ↗

36 Or do you think God (Elohim)’s word originated with you Corinthians? Are you the only ones to whom i... Focus ↗

37 If you claim to be a prophet or think you are spiritual, you should recognize that what I am saying... Focus ↗

38 But if you do not recognize this, you yourself will not be recognized. Focus ↗

39 So, my dear brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and don’t forbid speaking in tongues. Focus ↗

40 But be sure that everything is done properly and in order. Focus ↗

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Book: 1 Corinthians
Chapter: Chapter 14 (40 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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