1 Corinthians 14:27 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²⁷ If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be only two or at most three and each in turn, and let one interpret.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁷ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁷ If some speak in a [strange] tongue, let the number be limited to two or at the most three, and each one [taking his] turn, and let one interpret and explain [what is said].

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁷ If any man speaketh in a tongue, let it be by two, or at the most three, and that in turn; and let one interpret:

Common English Bible

²⁷ If some speak in a tongue, then let two or at most three speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁷ If anyone is speaking in tongues, let there be only two, or at most three, and then in turn, and let someone interpret.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁷ If any speak with a tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and in course, and let one interpret.

1 Corinthians 14:27 Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:10

to another the working of powerful deeds, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 14:13

Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray for the power to interpret.

1 Corinthians 14:2

For those who speak in a tongue do not speak to other people but to God, for no one understands them, since they are speaking mysteries in the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What should be done then, my brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.

1 Corinthians 14:28

But if there is no one to interpret, let them be silent in church and speak to themselves and to God.

1 Corinthians 14:5

Now I would like all of you to speak in tongues but even more to prophesy. One who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.