1 Corinthians 14:20

Overview - 1 Corinthians 14
Prophecy is commended,
and preferred before speaking with tongues,
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 taxed.
34 Women are forbidden to speak in church.
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1 Corinthians 14:20  (King James Version)
Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
 


not
1 Corinthians 3:1 1 Corinthians 3:2 13:11 Psalms 119:99 ; Isaiah 11:3 ; Romans 16:19 ; Ephesians 4:14 Ephesians 4:15 ; Philippians 1:9
Hebrews 5:12 Hebrews 5:13 ; 6:1-3 2 Peter 3:18

malice
Psalms 131:1 Psalms 131:2 ; Matthew 11:25 ; 18:3 19:4 Mark 10:15 ; 1 Peter 2:2

but
Psalms 119:99

men
Greek perfect, or, of a ripe age.
2:6 Philippians 3:15