Verse 38

1 Corinthians 14:38

Noah Webster Bible

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38 But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

Original Language Text

greek

εἰ δέ τις ἀγνοεῖ, ⸀ἀγνοεῖται.

English Translation

But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

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Chapter 14 Context

1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts , but rather that ye may prophesy. Focus ↗

2 For he that speaketh in an unknown language, speaketh not to men, but to God (Elohim): for no man un... Focus ↗

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

4 He that speaketh in an unknown language edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the churc... Focus ↗

5 I would that ye all spoke in languages, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophe... Focus ↗

6 Now, brethren, if I come to you speaking in languages, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak... Focus ↗

7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in t... Focus ↗

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

9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known wha... Focus ↗

10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without significatio... Focus ↗

11 Therefore, if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian, and... Focus ↗

12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts , seek that ye may excel to the edifying... Focus ↗

13 Wherefore, let him that speaketh in an unknown language, pray that he may interpret. Focus ↗

14 For if I pray in an unknown language, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. Focus ↗

15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will si... Focus ↗

16 Else, when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned s... Focus ↗

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

18 I thank my God (Elohim), I speak in languages more than ye all: Focus ↗

19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I may teach... Focus ↗

20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: yet in malice be ye children, but in understanding be me... Focus ↗

21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak to this people; and... Focus ↗

22 Wherefore languages are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prop... Focus ↗

23 If therefore the whole church is assembled in one place, and all speak in languages, and there come... Focus ↗

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

25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worshi... Focus ↗

26 How is it then, brethren? when ye are assembled, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hat... Focus ↗

27 If any man speaketh in an unknown language, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by c... Focus ↗

28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, an... Focus ↗

29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the others judge. Focus ↗

30 If any thing is revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. Focus ↗

31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. Focus ↗

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

33 For God (Elohim) is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Focus ↗

34 Let your women keep silence in the churches; for it is not permitted to them to speak: but they are... Focus ↗

35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home; for it is a shame for women t... Focus ↗

36 What? came the word of God (Elohim) out from you? or came it to you only? Focus ↗

37 If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that... Focus ↗

38 But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak in languages. Focus ↗

40 Let all things be done decently, and in order. Focus ↗

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Book: 1 Corinthians
Chapter: Chapter 14 (40 verses)
Version: Noah Webster Bible

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