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1 Corinthians 14:15

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

What, then, is my conclusion? Simply this-I will pray with my spirit, but with my mind as well; I will sing with my spirit, but with my mind as well.

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Well now, as they are certain to hear of your arrival, do what we are going to suggest.

God, to whom I offer the worship of my soul as I tell the Goodness of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you when I pray,

But what if our wrong-doing makes God's righteousness all the clearer? Will God be wrong in inflicting punishment? (I can but speak as a man.) Heaven forbid!

What are we to say, then, in the light of all this? If God is on our side, who can there be against us?

What do I mean? you ask. Than an offering made to an idol, or the idol itself, is anything?

If, when praying, I use the gift of 'tongues,' my spirit indeed prays, but my mind is a blank.

But at a meeting of the Church I would rather speak five words with my mind, and so teach others, than ten thousand words when using the gift of 'tongues.'

What do I suggest, then, Brothers? Whenever you meet for worship, each of you comes, either with a hymn, or a lesson, or a revelation, or the gift of 'tongues,' or the interpretation of them; let everything be directed to the building up of faith.

Pray in spirit at all times. Be intent upon this, with unwearying perseverance and supplication for all Christ's People- -

But what of that? Only that in some way or other, either with assumed or with real earnestness, Christ is being made known; and at that I rejoice.

Let the Message of the Christ dwell in your minds in all its wealth, bringing all wisdom with it. Teach and admonish one another with psalms, and hymns, and sacred songs, full of the loving- kindness of God, lifting your hearts in song to him.

If any of you is in trouble, let him pray; if any one is happy, let him sing hymns.

But do you, dear friends, build up your characters on the foundation of your most holy Faith, pray under the guidance of the Holy Spirit,




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