1 Corinthians 14:27

God's Word

If people speak in other languages, only two or three at the most should speak. They should do it one at a time, and someone must interpret what each person says.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:10

Another can work miracles. Another can speak what God has revealed. Another can tell the difference between spirits. Another can speak in different kinds of languages. Another can interpret languages.

1 Corinthians 14:13

So the person who speaks in another language should pray for an interpretation of what he says.

1 Corinthians 14:2

When a person speaks in another language, he doesn’t speak to people but to God. No one understands him. His spirit is speaking mysteries.

1 Corinthians 14:26

So what does this mean, brothers and sisters? When you gather, each person has a psalm, doctrine, revelation, another language, or an interpretation. Everything must be done to help each other grow.

1 Corinthians 14:28

But if an interpreter isn’t present, those people should remain silent in church. They should only speak to themselves and to God.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I wish that all of you could speak in other languages, but especially that you could speak what God has revealed. The person who speaks what God has revealed is more important than the person who speaks in other languages. This is true unless he can interpret what he says to help the church grow.