1 Corinthians 14:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When we speak languages that others don't know, we should pray for the power to explain what we mean.

Cross References

Mark 11:24

Everything you ask for in prayer will be yours, if you only have faith.

Acts 1:14

The apostles often met together and prayed with a single purpose in mind. The women and Mary the mother of Jesus would meet with them, and so would his brothers.

Acts 8:15

When the two apostles arrived, they prayed that the people would be given the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:10

or the power to perform mighty miracles. Some of us are prophets, and some of us recognize when God's Spirit is present. Others can speak different kinds of languages, and still others can tell what these languages mean.

1 Corinthians 12:30

Not everyone can heal the sick. Not everyone can speak different kinds of languages. Not everyone can tell what these languages mean.

1 Corinthians 14:12

If you really want spiritual gifts, choose the ones that will be most helpful to the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For example, if I use an unknown language in my prayers, my spirit prays but my mind is useless.

1 Corinthians 14:26

My friends, when you meet to worship, you must do everything for the good of everyone there. That's how it should be when someone sings or teaches or tells what God has said or speaks an unknown language or explains what the language means.