1 Corinthians 14:27

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

If any of you use the gift of 'tongues,' not more than two, or at the most three, should do so-each speaking in his turn-and some one should interpret them.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:10

To another the gift of preaching; to another the gift of distinguishing between true and false inspiration; to another varieties of the gift of 'tongues'; to another the power to interpret 'tongues.'

1 Corinthians 14:13

Therefore let him who, when speaking, uses the gift of 'tongues' pray for ability to interpret them.

1 Corinthians 14:2

He who, when speaking, uses the gift of 'tongues' is speaking, not to men, but to God, for no one understands him; yet in spirit he is speaking of hidden truths.

1 Corinthians 14:26

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.

1 Corinthians 14:28

If there is no one able to interpret what is said, they should remain silent at the meeting of the Church, and speak to themselves and to God.

1 Corinthians 14:5

Now I want you all to speak in 'tongues,' but much more I wish that you should preach. A Preacher is of more account than he who speaks in 'tongues,' unless he interprets his words, so that the faith of the Church may be built up.