1 Corinthians 14:23

New International Reader's Version

Suppose the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in other languages. And suppose visitors or unbelievers come in. Won’t they say you are out of your minds?

Cross References

Hosea 9:7

The time when God will punish you is coming. The day when he will judge you is near. I want Israel to know this. You have committed many sins. And you hate me very much. That’s why you think the prophet is foolish. You think the person the Lord speaks through is crazy.

Luke 12:46

The master of that servant will come back on a day the servant doesn’t expect him. The master will return at an hour the servant doesn’t know. Then the master will cut him to pieces. He will send the servant to the place where unbelievers go.

John 10:20

Many of them said, “He is controlled by a demon. He has gone crazy! Why should we listen to him?”

Acts 2:13

But some people in the crowd made fun of the believers. “They’ve had too much wine!” they said.

Acts 26:24

While Paul was still presenting his case, Festus interrupted. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you crazy!”

1 Corinthians 11:18

First, here is what people are telling me. When you come together as a church, you take sides. And in some ways I believe it.