Verse 13

1 Corinthians 14:13

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

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13 And therefore he that speaketh by a tongue, let him pray that he may interpret.

Original Language Text

greek

⸀Διὸ ὁ λαλῶν γλώσσῃ προσευχέσθω ἵνα διερμηνεύῃ.

English Translation

Therefore, let the one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.

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Chapter 14 Context

1 Follow after charity, be zealous for spiritual gifts; but rather that you may prophesy. Focus ↗

2 For he that speaketh in a tongue, speaketh not unto men, but unto God (Elohim): for no man heareth.... Focus ↗

3 But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men unto edification, and exhortation, and comfort. Focus ↗

4 He that speaketh in a tongue, edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church. Focus ↗

5 And I would have you all to speak with tongues, but rather to prophesy. For greater is he that proph... Focus ↗

6 But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak t... Focus ↗

7 Even things without life that give sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction of so... Focus ↗

8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ? Focus ↗

9 So likewise you, except you utter by the tongue plain speech, how shall it be known what is said ? F... Focus ↗

10 There are, for example, so many kinds of tongues in this world; and none is without voice. Focus ↗

11 If then I know not the power of the voice, I shall be to him to whom I speak a barbarian; and he tha... Focus ↗

12 So you also, forasmuch as you are zealous of spirits, seek to abound unto the edifying of the church... Focus ↗

13 And therefore he that speaketh by a tongue, let him pray that he may interpret.

14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is without fruit. Focus ↗

15 What is it then ? I will pray with the spirit, I will pray also with the understanding; I will sing... Focus ↗

16 Else if thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that holdeth the place of the unlearned say,... Focus ↗

17 For thou indeed givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. Focus ↗

18 I thank my God (Elohim) I speak with all your tongues. Focus ↗

19 But in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others al... Focus ↗

20 Brethren, do not become children in sense: but in malice be children, and in sense be perfect. Focus ↗

21 In the law it is written: In other tongues and other lips I will speak to this people; and neither s... Focus ↗

22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to believers, but to unbelievers; but prophecies not to unbeli... Focus ↗

23 If therefore the whole church come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there co... Focus ↗

24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or an unlearned person, he is convinc... Focus ↗

25 The secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so, falling down on his face, he will adore God (Elo... Focus ↗

26 How is it then, brethren ? When you come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, h... Focus ↗

27 If any speak with a tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and in course, and let one in... Focus ↗

28 But if there be no interpreter, let him hold his peace in the church, and speak to himself and to Go... Focus ↗

29 And let the prophets speak, two or three; and let the rest judge. Focus ↗

30 But if any thing be revealed to another sitting, let the first hold his peace. Focus ↗

31 For you may all prophesy one by one; that all may learn, and all may be exhorted: Focus ↗

32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. Focus ↗

33 For God (Elohim) is not the God (Elohim) of dissension, but of peace: as also I teach in all the chu... Focus ↗

34 Let women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted them to speak, but to be subject, as... Focus ↗

35 But if they would learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is a shame for a woma... Focus ↗

36 Or did the word of God (Elohim) come out from you ? Or came it only unto you ? Focus ↗

37 If any seem to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him know the things that I write to you, that they ar... Focus ↗

38 But if any man know not, he shall not be known. Focus ↗

39 Wherefore, brethren, be zealous to prophesy; and forbid not to speak with tongues. Focus ↗

40 But let all things be done decently, and according to order. Focus ↗

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Book: 1 Corinthians
Chapter: Chapter 14 (40 verses)
Version: Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

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