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1 Corinthians 14

1 Corinthians 14:10

Prophecy and Tongues · 1 Corinthians 14:1–25
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Translations

Modern
Assuredly, there are many different languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.
Traditional
There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.
Literal
There are, if it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none without meaning.
Latin
Tam multa, ut puta genera linguarum sunt in hoc mundo: et nihil sine voce est.

Original

Greek
English
Assuredly, there are many different languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.

Notes

1 Corinthians 14:7–12

A message must be clear to communicate well.

1 Corinthians 14:1–25

After highlighting the supreme importance of love (chapter 13), Paul discusses spiritual gifts again. He defines their value by how much they help others, which reflects love (chapter 13). With this in mind, Paul compares the overvalued gift of speaking in tongues with the more helpful gift of prophecy.

1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40

The church in Corinth focused too much on the gift of speaking in tongues (see 14:1–25, 27; compare the lists in 12:8–10, 28, where Paul lists tongues last). Paul offers advice to correct their understanding of the value and use of spiritual gifts.

Glossary

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Topics

Diversity Interpretation of Foreign Tongues Language: Great Variety of, Spoken by Men Language: Power of Speaking Different: Sometimes Abused Language: Speaking in Inspired |Tongues| Forbidden Preaching: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Tongues (The Gift): The Miraculous Gift Granted to some Early Christians