Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. New Living Translation But in a church meeting I would rather speak five understandable words to help others than ten thousand words in an unknown language. English Standard Version Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue. Berean Standard Bible But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. Berean Literal Bible But in the church, I desire to speak five words with my mind, that also I might instruct others, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue. King James Bible Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. New King James Version yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue. New American Standard Bible nevertheless, in church I prefer to speak five words with my mind so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue. NASB 1995 however, in the church I desire to speak five words with my mind so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue. NASB 1977 however, in the church I desire to speak five words with my mind, that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue. Legacy Standard Bible however, in the church I desire to speak five words with my mind so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue. Amplified Bible nevertheless, in public worship I would rather say five understandable words in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue [which others cannot understand]. Christian Standard Bible yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, in order to teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue. Holman Christian Standard Bible yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, in order to teach others also, than 10,000 words in another language. American Standard Version howbeit in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue. Contemporary English Version But words that make sense can help the church. This is why in church I would rather speak five words that make sense than to speak 10,000 words in a language that others don't know. English Revised Version howbeit in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue. GOD'S WORD® Translation Yet, in order to teach others in church, I would rather say five words that can be understood than ten thousand words in another language. Good News Translation But in church worship I would rather speak five words that can be understood, in order to teach others, than speak thousands of words in strange tongues. International Standard Version But in church I would rather speak five words with my mind to instruct others than 10,000 words in a foreign language. Majority Standard Bible But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. NET Bible but in the church I want to speak five words with my mind to instruct others, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue. New Heart English Bible However in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language. Webster's Bible Translation Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown language. Weymouth New Testament but in the Church I would rather speak five words with my understanding--so as to instruct others also--than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. World English Bible However, in the assembly I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut I wish to speak five words in an assembly through my understanding, that I also may instruct others, rather than myriads of words in an [unknown] tongue. Berean Literal Bible But in the church, I desire to speak five words with my mind, that also I might instruct others, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue. Young's Literal Translation but in an assembly I wish to speak five words through my understanding, that others also I may instruct, rather than myriads of words in an unknown tongue. Smith's Literal Translation But in the church, I will to speak five words by my mind, that I might also sound in the ears of others, than ten thousand words in a tongue. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others also; than ten thousand words in a tongue. Catholic Public Domain Version But in the Church, I prefer to speak five words from my mind, so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in tongues. New American Bible but in the church I would rather speak five words with my mind, so as to instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue. New Revised Standard Version nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind, in order to instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, so that I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others also, than 10,000 words in languages. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentYet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. Godbey New Testament but I would rather speak five words in the church with my understanding, so that I may indeed teach others, than ten thousand words in a tongue. Haweis New Testament but in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. Mace New Testament yet in the church I had rather speak five words that convey my meaning to the instruction of others, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. Weymouth New Testament but in the Church I would rather speak five words with my understanding--so as to instruct others also--than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. Worrell New Testament but in an assembly I prefer to speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue. Worsley New Testament But in a public assembly I had rather speak five words to be understood, that I may instruct others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Prophecy and Tongues…18I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. 19But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. 20Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.… Cross References Acts 2:4-11 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. / Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. ... Acts 19:6 And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 13:1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal. Romans 14:19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. 1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, James 3:1-2 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. / We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. Matthew 6:7 And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard. Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Mark 16:17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; John 16:13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. Treasury of Scripture Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. in the. 1 Corinthians 14:4,21,22 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church… Jump to Previous Assembly Better Church Clear Desire Five Howbeit However Instruct Intelligible Language Mind Myriads Nevertheless Order Others Profit Rather Sense Speak Strange Teach Ten Thousand Tongue Understanding Unknown Use Voice Wish WordsJump to Next Assembly Better Church Clear Desire Five Howbeit However Instruct Intelligible Language Mind Myriads Nevertheless Order Others Profit Rather Sense Speak Strange Teach Ten Thousand Tongue Understanding Unknown Use Voice Wish Words1 Corinthians 14 1. Prophecy is commended,2. and preferred before speaking in tongues, 6. by a comparison drawn from musical instruments. 12. Both must be referred to edification, 22. as to their true and proper end. 26. The true use of each is taught, 27. and the abuse rebuked. 34. Women in the churches. But in the church The phrase "in the church" refers to the assembly of believers gathered for worship and edification. The Greek word for church, "ekklesia," signifies a called-out assembly or congregation. Historically, the early church met in homes or public spaces, emphasizing community and mutual edification. Paul underscores the importance of intelligibility and order within these gatherings, contrasting the private use of spiritual gifts with their public exercise. I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] church, ἐκκλησίᾳ (ekklēsia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. I would rather θέλω (thelō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. speak λαλῆσαι (lalēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. five πέντε (pente) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4002: Five. A primary number; 'five'. coherent νοΐ (noi) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3563: Probably from the base of ginosko; the intellect, i.e. Mind; by implication, meaning. words λόγους (logous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. instruct κατηχήσω (katēchēsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2727: To instruct orally, teach, inform. From kata and echos; to sound down into the ears, i.e. to indoctrinate or to apprise of. others ἄλλους (allous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. than ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. ten thousand μυρίους (myrious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3463: Plural of an apparently primary word; ten thousand; by extension, innumerably many. words λόγους (logous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a tongue. γλώσσῃ (glōssē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1100: The tongue; by implication, a language. 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