1 Corinthians 14:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Suppose everyone in your worship service started speaking unknown languages, and some outsiders or some unbelievers come in. Won't they think you are mad?

Cross References

Hosea 9:7

Israel, the time has come. You will get what you deserve, and you will know it. “Prophets are fools,” you say. “And God's messengers are mad.” Your terrible guilt has filled you with hatred.

Luke 12:46

If that happens, the master will come on a day and at a time when the servant least expects him. That servant will then be punished and thrown out with the servants who cannot be trusted.

John 10:20

Many of them said, “He has a demon in him! He is mad! Why listen to him?”

Acts 2:13

Others made fun of the Lord's followers and said, “They are drunk.”

Acts 26:24

Before Paul finished defending himself, Festus shouted, “Paul, you're mad! Too much learning has driven you out of your mind.”

1 Corinthians 11:18

I am told that you can't get along with each other when you worship, and I am sure that some of what I have heard is true.