Verse 19
1 Corinthians 14:19
Darby Translation
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but 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.
Original Language Text
greek
ἀλλὰ ἐν ἐκκλησίᾳ θέλω πέντε λόγους ⸂τῷ νοΐ⸃ μου λαλῆσαι, ἵνα καὶ ἄλλους κατηχήσω, ἢ μυρίους λόγους ἐν γλώσσῃ.
English Translation
But in the church, I want to speak five words with my mind, so that I may instruct others, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue.
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Chapter 14 Context
1
Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual [manifestations], but rather that ye may prophesy.
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For he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but to God (Elohim): for no one hears; but in...
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But he that prophesies speaks to men [in] edification, and encouragement, and consolation.
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He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies [the] assembly.
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Now I desire that ye should all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy. But greater...
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And now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I shall s...
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Even lifeless things giving a sound, whether pipe or harp, if they give not distinction to the sound...
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For also, if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for war?
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Thus also *ye* with the tongue, unless ye give a distinct speech, how shall it be known what is spok...
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There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of undistinguishable sound.
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If therefore I do not know the power of the sound, I shall be to him that speaks a barbarian, and he...
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Thus *ye* also, since ye are desirous of spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the...
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Wherefore let him that speaks with a tongue pray that he may interpret.
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For if I pray with a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
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What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, but I will pray also with the understanding; I will si...
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Since otherwise, if thou blessest with [the] spirit, how shall he who fills the place of the simple...
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For *thou* indeed givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
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I thank God (Elohim) I speak in a tongue more than all of you:
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but in [the] assembly I desire to speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others...
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Brethren, be not children in [your] minds, but in malice be babes; but in [your] minds be grown [men...
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It is written in the law, By people of other tongues, and by strange lips, will I speak to this peop...
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So that tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe, but to unbelievers; but prophecy, not to u...
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If therefore the whole assembly come together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and simple [...
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But if all prophesy, and some unbeliever or simple [person] come in, he is convicted of all, he is j...
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the secrets of his heart are manifested; and thus, falling upon [his] face, he will do homage to God...
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What is it then, brethren? whenever ye come together, each [of you] has a psalm, has a teaching, has...
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If any one speak with a tongue, [let it be] two, or at the most three, and separately, and let one i...
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but if there be no interpreter, let him be silent in [the] assembly, and let him speak to himself an...
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And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge.
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But if there be a revelation to another sitting [there], let the first be silent.
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For ye can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all be encouraged.
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And spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.
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For God (Elohim) is not [a God (Elohim)] of disorder but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the s...
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Let [your] women be silent in the assemblies, for it is not permitted to them to speak; but to be in...
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But if they wish to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is a shame for a...
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Did the word of God (Elohim) go out from you, or did it come to you only?
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If any one thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him recognise the things that I write to...
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But if any be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
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So that, brethren, desire to prophesy, and do not forbid the speaking with tongues.
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But let all things be done comelily and with order.
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