1 Corinthians 14:19,28 - Compare All Versions

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But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and to God.

Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God.

But in a church meeting I would rather speak five understandable words to help others than ten thousand words in an unknown language.

But if no one is present who can interpret, they must be silent in your church meeting and speak in tongues to God privately.

yet in the church I would rather speak five words  with my understanding, in order to teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

But if there is no interpreter, that person is to keep silent in the church and speak to himself and God.

yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God.

I’m grateful to God for the gift of praying in tongues that he gives us for praising him, which leads to wonderful intimacies we enjoy with him. I enter into this as much or more than any of you. But when I’m in a church assembled for worship, I’d rather say five words that everyone can understand and learn from than say ten thousand that sound to others like gibberish.

So here’s what I want you to do. When you gather for worship, each one of you be prepared with something that will be useful for all: Sing a hymn, teach a lesson, tell a story, lead a prayer, provide an insight. If prayers are offered in tongues, two or three’s the limit, and then only if someone is present who can interpret what you’re saying. Otherwise, keep it between God and yourself. And no more than two or three speakers at a meeting, with the rest of you listening and taking it to heart. Take your turn, no one person taking over. Then each speaker gets a chance to say something special from God, and you all learn from each other. If you choose to speak, you’re also responsible for how and when you speak. When we worship the right way, God doesn’t stir us up into confusion; he brings us into harmony. This goes for all the churches—no exceptions.

nevertheless, in church I prefer to speak five words with my mind so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue.

but if there is no interpreter, he is to keep silent in church; and have him speak to himself and to God.

nevertheless, in public worship I would rather say five understandable words in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue [which others cannot understand].

But if there is no one to interpret, the one [who wishes to speak in a tongue] must keep silent in church; let him speak to himself and to God.

but in the church I want to speak five words with my mind to instruct others, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue.

But if there is no interpreter, he should be silent in the church. Let him speak to himself and to God.