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1 Corinthians 14

The Darby Translation DBY

1 Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual [manifestations], but rather that ye may prophesy.

2 For he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but to God: for no one hears; but in spirit he speaks mysteries.

3 But he that prophesies speaks to men [in] edification, and encouragement, and consolation.

4 He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies [the] assembly.

5 Now I desire that ye should all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy. But greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, unless he interpret, that the assembly may receive edification.

6 And now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I shall speak to you either in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophecy, or in teaching?

7 Even lifeless things giving a sound, whether pipe or harp, if they give not distinction to the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

8 For also, if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for war?

9 Thus also *ye* with the tongue, unless ye give a distinct speech, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking to the air.

10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of undistinguishable sound.

11 If therefore I do not know the power of the sound, I shall be to him that speaks a barbarian, and he that speaks a barbarian for me.

12 Thus *ye* also, since ye are desirous of spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the assembly.

13 Wherefore let him that speaks with a tongue pray that he may interpret.

14 For if I pray with a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, but I will pray also with the understanding; I will sing with the spirit, but I will sing also with the understanding.

16 Since otherwise, if thou blessest with [the] spirit, how shall he who fills the place of the simple [Christian] say Amen, at thy giving of thanks, since he does not know what thou sayest?

17 For *thou* indeed givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

18 I thank God I speak in a tongue more than all of you:

19 but in [the] assembly I desire to speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others also, [rather] than ten thousand words in a tongue.

20 Brethren, be not children in [your] minds, but in malice be babes; but in [your] minds be grown [men].

21 It is written in the law, By people of other tongues, and by strange lips, will I speak to this people; and neither thus will they hear me, saith the Lord.

22 So that tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe, but to unbelievers; but prophecy, not to unbelievers, but to those who believe.

23 If therefore the whole assembly come together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and simple [persons] enter in, or unbelievers, will not they say ye are mad?

24 But if all prophesy, and some unbeliever or simple [person] come in, he is convicted of all, he is judged of all;

25 the secrets of his heart are manifested; and thus, falling upon [his] face, he will do homage to God, reporting that God is indeed amongst you.

26 What is it then, brethren? whenever ye come together, each [of you] has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to edification.

27 If any one speak with a tongue, [let it be] two, or at the most three, and separately, and let one interpret;

28 but if there be no interpreter, let him be silent in [the] assembly, and let him speak to himself and to God.

29 And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge.

30 But if there be a revelation to another sitting [there], let the first be silent.

31 For ye can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all be encouraged.

32 And spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

33 For God is not [a God] of disorder but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints.

34 Let [your] women be silent in the assemblies, for it is not permitted to them to speak; but to be in subjection, as the law also says.

35 But if they wish to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is a shame for a woman to speak in assembly.

36 Did the word of God go out from you, or did it come to you only?

37 If any one thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him recognise the things that I write to you, that it is [the] Lord's commandment.

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

39 So that, brethren, desire to prophesy, and do not forbid the speaking with tongues.

40 But let all things be done comelily and with order.

New Century Version NCV

1 You should seek after love, and you should truly want to have the spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

2 I will explain why. Those who have the gift of speaking in different languagesn are not speaking to people; they are speaking to God. No one understands them; they are speaking secret things through the Spirit.

3 But those who prophesy are speaking to people to give them strength, encouragement, and comfort.

4 The ones who speak in different languages are helping only themselves, but those who prophesy are helping the whole church.

5 I wish all of you had the gift of speaking in different kinds of languages, but more, I wish you would prophesy. Those who prophesy are greater than those who can only speak in different languages -- unless someone is there who can explain what is said so that the whole church can be helped.

6 Brothers and sisters, will it help you if I come to you speaking in different languages? No! It will help you only if I bring you a new truth or some new knowledge, or prophecy, or teaching.

7 It is the same as with lifeless things that make sounds -- like a flute or a harp. If they do not make clear musical notes, you will not know what is being played.

8 And in a war, if the trumpet does not give a clear sound, who will prepare for battle?

9 It is the same with you. Unless you speak clearly with your tongue, no one can understand what you are saying. You will be talking into the air!

10 It may be true that there are all kinds of sounds in the world, and none is without meaning.

11 But unless I understand the meaning of what someone says to me, I will be a foreigner to him, and he will be a foreigner to me.

12 It is the same with you. Since you want spiritual gifts very much, seek most of all to have the gifts that help the church grow stronger.

13 The one who has the gift of speaking in a different language should pray for the gift to interpret what is spoken.

14 If I pray in a different language, my spirit is praying, but my mind does nothing.

15 So what should I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

16 If you praise God with your spirit, those persons there without understanding cannot say amenn to your prayer of thanks, because they do not know what you are saying.

17 You may be thanking God in a good way, but the other person is not helped.

18 I thank God that I speak in different kinds of languages more than all of you.

19 But in the church meetings I would rather speak five words I understand in order to teach others than thousands of words in a different language.

20 Brothers and sisters, do not think like children. In evil things be like babies, but in your thinking you should be like adults.

21 It is written in the Scriptures: "With people who use strange words and foreign languages I will speak to these people. But even then they will not listen to me," says the Lord.

22 So the gift of speaking in different kinds of languages is a proof for those who do not believe, not for those who do believe. And prophecy is for people who believe, not for those who do not believe.

23 Suppose the whole church meets together and everyone speaks in different languages. If some people come in who do not understand or do not believe, they will say you are crazy.

24 But suppose everyone is prophesying and some people come in who do not believe or do not understand. If everyone is prophesying, their sin will be shown to them, and they will be judged by all that they hear.

25 The secret things in their hearts will be made known. So they will bow down and worship God saying, "Truly, God is with you."

26 So, brothers and sisters, what should you do? When you meet together, one person has a song, and another has a teaching. Another has a new truth from God. Another speaks in a different language, and another person interprets that language. The purpose of all these things should be to help the church grow strong.

27 When you meet together, if anyone speaks in a different language, it should be only two, or not more than three, who speak. They should speak one after the other, and someone else should interpret.

28 But if there is no interpreter, then those who speak in a different language should be quiet in the church meeting. They should speak only to themselves and to God.

29 Only two or three prophets should speak, and the others should judge what they say.

30 If a message from God comes to another person who is sitting, the first speaker should stop.

31 You can all prophesy one after the other. In this way all the people can be taught and encouraged.

32 The spirits of prophets are under the control of the prophets themselves.

33 God is not a God of confusion but a God of peace. As is true in all the churches of God's people,

34 women should keep quiet in the church meetings. They are not allowed to speak, but they must yield to this rule as the law says.

35 If they want to learn something, they should ask their own husbands at home. It is shameful for a woman to speak in the church meeting.

36 Did God's teaching come from you? Or are you the only ones to whom it has come?

37 Those who think they are prophets or spiritual persons should understand that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command.

38 Those who ignore this will be ignored by God.

39 So my brothers and sisters, you should truly want to prophesy. But do not stop people from using the gift of speaking in different kinds of languages.

40 But let everything be done in a right and orderly way.