1 Corinthians 14:27

James Moffatt - New Testament

As for speaking in a 'tongue,' let only two or at most three speak at one meeting, and that in turn. Also, let someone interpret;

Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:26

Very well then, brothers; when you meet together, each contributes something — a song of praise, a lesson, a revelation, a 'tongue,' an interpretation? Good, but let every thing be for edification.

1 Corinthians 12:10

one has prophecy, another the gift of distinguishing spirits, another the gift of 'tongues' in their variety, another the gift of interpreting 'tongues.'

1 Corinthians 14:2

For he who speaks in a 'tongue' addresses God not men; no one understands him; he is talking of divine secrets in the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 14:5

Now I would like you all to speak with 'tongues,' but I would prefer you to prophesy. The man who prophesies is higher than the man who speaks with 'tongues' — unless indeed the latter interprets, so that the church may get edification.

1 Corinthians 14:13

Thus a man who speaks in a 'tongue' must pray for the gift of interpreting it.

1 Corinthians 14:28

if there is no interpreter, let the speaker keep quiet in church and address himself and God.