1 Corinthians 14:25
New International Version
as the secrets of their hearts are laid bare. So they will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, “God is really among you!”

New Living Translation
As they listen, their secret thoughts will be exposed, and they will fall to their knees and worship God, declaring, “God is truly here among you.”

English Standard Version
the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you.

Berean Standard Bible
and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!”

Berean Literal Bible
and the secrets of his heart become manifest. And thus having fallen upon his face, he will worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you.

King James Bible
And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.

New King James Version
And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God and report that God is truly among you.

New American Standard Bible
the secrets of his heart are disclosed; and so he will fall on his face and worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you.

NASB 1995
the secrets of his heart are disclosed; and so he will fall on his face and worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you.

NASB 1977
the secrets of his heart are disclosed; and so he will fall on his face and worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you.

Legacy Standard Bible
the secrets of his heart are disclosed; and so he will fall on his face and worship God, declaring that SURELY GOD IS AMONG YOU.

Amplified Bible
the secrets of his heart are laid bare. And so, falling on his face, he will worship God, declaring that God is really among you.

Christian Standard Bible
The secrets of his heart will be revealed, and as a result he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is really among you.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The secrets of his heart will be revealed, and as a result he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is really among you.”

American Standard Version
the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.

Contemporary English Version
They will tell what is hidden in their hearts. Then they will kneel down and say to God, "We are certain that you are with these people."

English Revised Version
the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The secrets in their hearts will become known, and in this way they will quickly bow with their faces touching the ground, worship God, and confess that God is truly among you.

Good News Translation
their secret thoughts will be brought into the open, and they will bow down and worship God, confessing, "Truly God is here among you!"

International Standard Version
His secret, inner heart will become known, and so he will bow down to the ground and worship God, declaring, "God is truly among you!"

Majority Standard Bible
and so the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!”

NET Bible
The secrets of his heart are disclosed, and in this way he will fall down with his face to the ground and worship God, declaring, "God is really among you."

New Heart English Bible
And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed. So he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, and report that God is in you in truth.

Weymouth New Testament
and the hidden evils of his heart are brought to light. And, as the result, he will fall on his face and worship God, and will report to others that of a truth God is among you.

World English Bible
And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed. So he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and so the secrets of his heart become visible, and so having fallen on [his] face, he will worship God, declaring that God really is among you.

Berean Literal Bible
and the secrets of his heart become manifest. And thus having fallen upon his face, he will worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you.

Young's Literal Translation
and so the secrets of his heart become manifest, and so having fallen upon his face, he will bow before God, declaring that God really is among you.

Smith's Literal Translation
And so the hidden things of his heart are made manifest; and so having fallen upon the face, he will worship God, proclaiming that God is truly with you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so, falling down on his face, he will adore God, affirming that God is among you indeed.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The secrets of his heart are then made manifest. And so, falling to his face, he would adore God, proclaiming that God is truly among you.

New American Bible
and the secrets of his heart will be disclosed, and so he will fall down and worship God, declaring, “God is really in your midst.”

New Revised Standard Version
After the secrets of the unbeliever’s heart are disclosed, that person will bow down before God and worship him, declaring, “God is really among you.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thus the secrets of his heart will be revealed, and then he will fall on his face, and he will worship God and say, Truly God is among you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And the secrets of his heart are revealed and then he will fall on his face and worship God and he will say, “Truly, God is in you.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God, and report that God is really among you.

Godbey New Testament
the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and thus falling upon his face he will worship God, proclaiming that God is truly in you.

Haweis New Testament
and thus the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, declaring that God verily is among you.

Mace New Testament
the secrets of his heart become manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, and declare that God is certainly amongst you.

Weymouth New Testament
and the hidden evils of his heart are brought to light. And, as the result, he will fall on his face and worship God, and will report to others that of a truth God is among you.

Worrell New Testament
the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so, falling on his face, he will worship God, reporting that, in reality, God is among you.

Worsley New Testament
And thus the secrets of his heart are made manifest; so that falling down upon his face he will worship God, declaring that God is indeed among you.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Prophecy and Tongues
24But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all, 25and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!” 26What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.…

Cross References
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Acts 2:37
When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

John 16:8
And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:

Isaiah 45:14
This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’”

Zechariah 8:23
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”

Matthew 12:25
Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.

John 4:29
“Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?”

Acts 4:13
When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.

1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”

Jeremiah 17:10
I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.

Luke 5:8
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.”

John 2:24-25
But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.

Psalm 44:21
would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?

Proverbs 15:11
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!

Isaiah 29:15
Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”


Treasury of Scripture

And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.

falling.

Genesis 44:14
And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.

Deuteronomy 9:18
And I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days and forty nights: I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, because of all your sins which ye sinned, in doing wickedly in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.

Psalm 72:11
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.

God is.

Isaiah 45:14
Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.

Zechariah 8:23
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.

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1 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.














and the secrets of his heart
The phrase "secrets of his heart" refers to the innermost thoughts and intentions that are hidden from others. In the Greek, the word for "secrets" is "κρυπτά" (krypta), which implies things that are concealed or hidden. This highlights the omniscience of God, who knows all things, even the deepest thoughts of a person. Historically, this understanding of God's all-knowing nature is consistent with the Jewish belief in God's intimate knowledge of human hearts, as seen in passages like Psalm 44:21, "Would not God have discovered it, since He knows the secrets of the heart?"

will be revealed
The Greek word for "revealed" is "φανερόω" (phaneroō), meaning to make visible or manifest. This suggests a divine action where God brings to light what is hidden. In the context of the early church, this revelation often occurred through the prophetic gift, which served to convict and convince unbelievers of God's presence. Theologically, this aligns with the belief that God's truth, when revealed, has the power to transform and convict individuals, leading them to repentance.

So he will fall facedown
The act of falling facedown is a physical expression of reverence and submission. In biblical times, this posture was common in worship and signified humility and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. The Greek word "πίπτω" (piptō) for "fall" conveys a sudden and decisive action, indicating the profound impact of encountering God's truth. This act of worship is reminiscent of numerous biblical accounts where individuals respond to divine revelation with awe and humility, such as in Isaiah 6:5, where Isaiah responds to his vision of God by acknowledging his own unworthiness.

and worship God
"Worship" in Greek is "προσκυνέω" (proskyneō), which literally means to bow down or to prostrate oneself. This term conveys not only the physical act of worship but also an attitude of the heart that recognizes God's supreme authority and holiness. In the early church, worship was central to the community's life, reflecting a deep-seated belief in God's presence and power. This phrase underscores the transformative effect of God's revelation, leading individuals to genuine worship.

proclaiming, 'God is truly among you!'
The declaration "God is truly among you" is a powerful testament to the reality of God's presence within the church. The Greek word "ἀληθῶς" (alēthōs) for "truly" emphasizes the certainty and authenticity of this recognition. This proclamation serves as a witness to both believers and unbelievers of the living and active presence of God in the community. Historically, the early church was marked by signs and wonders that confirmed God's presence, as seen in Acts 2:43, where "everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles." This acknowledgment of God's presence is a call to the church to live in a manner that reflects His holiness and love, serving as a beacon of hope and truth in the world.

(25) And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest.--Better, and the secrets of his heart are made manifest--such being the reading of the best MSS. It is the third result of the prophetic utterances explained in previous Note. His complete conversion is evidenced by his worshipping God and recognising the presence of God in that assembly of Christians: "He will confess that you are not mad, but that God is truly in you, and that He is the true God who is in you" (Bengel). It is to be noticed that though the Apostle speaks in this passage of an "unlearned" person (i.e., a private person, one who has no gift of prophecy or tongues), or an "unbeliever," it is the latter that is most prominently before his mind, and the former only so far as he shared in common with the latter his ignorance and inability to understand.

Verse 25. - The secrets of his heart. "The Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword,.., and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12). Falling down on his face. An Oriental. mode of showing humility and deep conviction (Isaiah 45:14; 1 Samuel 19:24). It does not furnish the shadow of an excuse for the encouragement of catalepsy by the mechanical excitement of revivalism. That God is in you of a truth. St. Paul is probably thinking both of Isaiah 45:14 and Zechariah 8:23, where similar phrases are used.

"Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway,
And fools, who came to scoff, remained to pray."


(Goldsmith.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[and] the
τὰ (ta)
Article - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

secrets
κρυπτὰ (krypta)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2927: From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private.

of
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

heart
καρδίας (kardias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2588: Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.

will be
γίνεται (ginetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

revealed.
φανερὰ (phanera)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5318: Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. From phaino; shining, i.e. Apparent; neuter publicly, externally.

So
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

he will fall
πεσὼν (pesōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4098: A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.

facedown
πρόσωπον (prosōpon)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4383: From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person.

[and] worship
προσκυνήσει (proskynēsei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4352: From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.

God,
Θεῷ (Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

proclaiming,
ἀπαγγέλλων (apangellōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 518: To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.

“God
Θεὸς (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

truly
Ὄντως (Ontōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3689: Really, truly, actually. Adverb of the oblique cases of on; really.

among
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

you!”
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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