Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For this reason the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say. New Living Translation So anyone who speaks in tongues should pray also for the ability to interpret what has been said. English Standard Version Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret. Berean Standard Bible Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret. Berean Literal Bible Therefore he who speaks in a tongue, let him pray that he might interpret. King James Bible Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. New King James Version Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret. New American Standard Bible Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue is to pray that he may interpret. NASB 1995 Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret. NASB 1977 Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may translate. Amplified Bible Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may [be gifted to] translate or explain [what he says]. Christian Standard Bible Therefore the person who speaks in a tongue should pray that he can interpret. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore the person who speaks in another language should pray that he can interpret. American Standard Version Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret. Contemporary English Version When we speak languages that others don't know, we should pray for the power to explain what we mean. English Revised Version Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the person who speaks in another language should pray for an interpretation of what he says. Good News Translation The person who speaks in strange tongues, then, must pray for the gift to explain what is said. International Standard Version Therefore, the person who speaks in a foreign language should pray for the ability to interpret it. Majority Standard Bible Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret. NET Bible So then, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret. New Heart English Bible Therefore let him who speaks in another language pray that he may interpret. Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore, let him that speaketh in an unknown language, pray that he may interpret. Weymouth New Testament Therefore let a man who has the gift of tongues pray for the power of interpreting them. World English Bible Therefore let him who speaks in another language pray that he may interpret. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor this reason he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue—let him pray that he may interpret; Berean Literal Bible Therefore he who speaks in a tongue, let him pray that he might interpret. Young's Literal Translation wherefore he who is speaking in an unknown tongue -- let him pray that he may interpret; Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore he speaking in a tongue, let, him pray that he might interpret. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd therefore he that speaketh by a tongue, let him pray that he may interpret. Catholic Public Domain Version For this reason, too, whoever speaks in tongues, let him pray for the interpretation. New American Bible Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray to be able to interpret. New Revised Standard Version Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray for the power to interpret. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus he who speaks in an unknown tongue, pray that he may interpret it. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he who speaks in languages, let him pray to translate. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor which reason, let him that speaks in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. Godbey New Testament Therefore let the one speaking with a tongue, pray that one may interpret. Haweis New Testament Therefore let him who speaketh in an unknown tongue, pray that he may interpret also. Mace New Testament wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue, pray for the gift of interpretation. Weymouth New Testament Therefore let a man who has the gift of tongues pray for the power of interpreting them. Worrell New Testament Wherefore, let him that speaks in a tongue, pray that he may interpret. Worsley New Testament Wherefore let him, that speaketh in an unknown tongue, pray that he may interpret. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Prophecy and Tongues…12It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church. 13Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret. 14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.… Cross References Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Romans 8:26-27 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. / And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. Jude 1:20 But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? 1 Corinthians 13:1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 14:5 I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified. 1 Corinthians 14:27-28 If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret. / But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God. Mark 16:17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; Acts 10:46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, Acts 19:6 And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Isaiah 28:11-12 Indeed, with mocking lips and foreign tongues, He will speak to this people / to whom He has said: “This is the place of rest, let the weary rest; this is the place of repose.” But they would not listen. Joel 2:28-29 And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. Numbers 11:25-29 Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. / Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp. / A young man ran and reported to Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” ... Treasury of Scripture Why let him that speaks in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. pray. 1 Corinthians 14:27,28 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret… 1 Corinthians 12:10,30 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: … Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Jump to Previous Able Gift Interpret Interpreting Language Power Reason Request Sense Speaketh Speaks Time Tongue Tongues Unknown Using WhereforeJump to Next Able Gift Interpret Interpreting Language Power Reason Request Sense Speaketh Speaks Time Tongue Tongues Unknown Using Wherefore1 Corinthians 14 1. Prophecy is commended,2. and preferred before speaking in tongues, 6. by a comparison drawn from musical instruments. 12. Both must be referred to edification, 22. as to their true and proper end. 26. The true use of each is taught, 27. and the abuse rebuked. 34. Women in the churches. Therefore This word serves as a bridge, connecting the previous discussion on spiritual gifts and the orderly conduct of worship. It implies a conclusion or a necessary action based on prior teachings. In the context of 1 Corinthians 14, Paul has been discussing the use of spiritual gifts, particularly the gift of tongues, and how they should edify the church. The word "therefore" signals a practical application of these teachings. the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Therefore,Διὸ (Dio) Conjunction Strong's 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. the [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. speaks λαλῶν (lalōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. in a tongue γλώσσῃ (glōssē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1100: The tongue; by implication, a language. should pray προσευχέσθω (proseuchesthō) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. he may interpret. διερμηνεύῃ (diermēneuē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1329: To translate, interpret, explain. From dia and hermeneuo; to explain thoroughly, by implication, to translate. Links 1 Corinthians 14:13 NIV1 Corinthians 14:13 NLT 1 Corinthians 14:13 ESV 1 Corinthians 14:13 NASB 1 Corinthians 14:13 KJV 1 Corinthians 14:13 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 14:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 14:13 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 14:13 French Bible 1 Corinthians 14:13 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 14:13 Therefore let him who speaks in another (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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