Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and to God. New Living Translation But if no one is present who can interpret, they must be silent in your church meeting and speak in tongues to God privately. English Standard Version But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God. Berean Standard Bible But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God. Berean Literal Bible But if there is no interpreter, let him be silent in the church, and let him speak to himself and to God. King James Bible But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. New King James Version But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God. New American Standard Bible but if there is no interpreter, he is to keep silent in church; and have him speak to himself and to God. NASB 1995 but if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God. NASB 1977 but if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God. Legacy Standard Bible but if there is no translator, he must keep silent in the church, and let him speak to himself and to God. Amplified Bible But if there is no one to interpret, the one [who wishes to speak in a tongue] must keep silent in church; let him speak to himself and to God. Christian Standard Bible But if there is no interpreter, that person is to keep silent in the church and speak to himself and God. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if there is no interpreter, that person should keep silent in the church and speak to himself and to God. American Standard Version but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Contemporary English Version If no one can explain, you must keep silent in church and speak only to yourself and to God. English Revised Version but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. GOD'S WORD® Translation But if an interpreter isn't present, those people should remain silent in church. They should only speak to themselves and to God. Good News Translation But if no one is there who can explain, then the one who speaks in strange tongues must be quiet and speak only to himself and to God. International Standard Version If an interpreter is not present, the speaker should remain silent in the church and speak to himself and God. NET Bible But if there is no interpreter, he should be silent in the church. Let him speak to himself and to God. New Heart English Bible But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the church, and let him speak to himself, and to God. Webster's Bible Translation But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Weymouth New Testament or if there is no interpreter, let the man with the gift be silent in the Church, speaking to himself and to God. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God. World English Bible But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the assembly, and let him speak to himself and to God. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if there may be no interpreter, let him be silent in an assembly, and let him speak to himself, and to God. Berean Literal Bible But if there is no interpreter, let him be silent in the church, and let him speak to himself and to God. Young's Literal Translation and if there may be no interpreter, let him be silent in an assembly, and to himself let him speak, and to God. Smith's Literal Translation And if there be no interpreter, let him be silent in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if there be no interpreter, let him hold his peace in the church, and speak to himself and to God. Catholic Public Domain Version But if there is no one to interpret, he should remain silent in the church, then he may speak when he is alone with God. New American Bible But if there is no interpreter, the person should keep silent in the church and speak to himself and to God. New Revised Standard Version But if there is no one to interpret, let them be silent in church and speak to themselves and to God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if there is no one to interpret, let him who speaks in an unknown tongue keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And if there is no translator, let him who speaks in a language be silent in the church and let him speak to himself and to God. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church: but let him speak to himself, and to God. Godbey New Testament but if there may be no interpreter, let him keep silent in the church; but let him speak to himself, and to God. Haweis New Testament But if there be not an interpreter, let him be silent in the church; but let him speak to himself and to God. Mace New Testament but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and tacitly address himself to God. Weymouth New Testament or if there is no interpreter, let the man with the gift be silent in the Church, speaking to himself and to God. Worrell New Testament but, if there is no interpreter, let him keep silence in the assembly, and let him speak to himself and to God. Worsley New Testament But if there be no interpreter, let him be silent in the assembly; and let him speak to himself and to God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Orderly Worship…27If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret. 28But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God. 29Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.… 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. ... 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 12:28-30 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. / Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? / Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Ephesians 4:11-12 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, 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. 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be restrained; where there is knowledge, it will be dismissed. / For we know in part and we prophesy in part, / but when the perfect comes, the partial passes away. 1 Corinthians 14:5 I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified. 1 Corinthians 14:13 Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret. 1 Corinthians 14:19 But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints. 1 Corinthians 14:39-40 So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. / But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner. Numbers 11:25-29 Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. / Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp. / A young man ran and reported to Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” ... Deuteronomy 18:18-22 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. / And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. / But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” ... Isaiah 28:11-12 Indeed, with mocking lips and foreign tongues, He will speak to this people / to whom He has said: “This is the place of rest, let the weary rest; this is the place of repose.” But they would not listen. Treasury of Scripture But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Jump to Previous Assembly Church Gift Interpret Interpreter Quiet Sense Silence Silent Speak Speaker Speaking WordsJump to Next Assembly Church Gift Interpret Interpreter Quiet Sense Silence Silent Speak Speaker Speaking 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 if there is no interpreter In the early church, the gift of tongues was a sign of the Holy Spirit's presence and power. However, without an interpreter, the message could not edify the congregation. This reflects the principle that spiritual gifts should be used for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7). The need for an interpreter underscores the importance of understanding and clarity in worship, aligning with the broader biblical theme that God is not a God of confusion but of peace (1 Corinthians 14:33). he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with instructions on orderly worship. 2. The Church in Corinth A diverse and spiritually gifted congregation facing issues of disorder and confusion in worship practices. 3. Tongue Speakers Individuals in the Corinthian church who possessed the gift of speaking in tongues, a spiritual gift that required interpretation for edification. 4. Interpreters Those with the spiritual gift to interpret tongues, ensuring that the message is understood by the congregation. 5. God The ultimate audience of worship, emphasizing the need for order and clarity in communication with Him. Teaching Points Order in WorshipThe importance of maintaining order in worship services to ensure that all are edified and God is glorified. Purpose of Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts are given for the edification of the church, not for personal display or confusion. Role of Interpretation Interpretation is crucial when tongues are spoken in a congregational setting to ensure the message is understood and beneficial. Personal Edification When there is no interpreter, speaking in tongues should be a private matter between the individual and God, focusing on personal edification. Respect for Congregational Unity Believers should prioritize the unity and understanding of the congregation over individual expression. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14Is speaking in tongues required for Christian salvation? What does 'women should remain silent in churches' mean? What is the purpose of speaking in tongues? If prophecy is meant to edify the whole church (1 Corinthians 14:3-4), why do different denominations disagree on prophetic interpretations?(28) But if there be no interpreter.--But if there be no one with the gift of interpreting, then the speaker with tongues was not to exercise his gift publicly at all; he may only exercise his gift in private with himself and God.Verse 28. - Let him keep silence. The "him" refers to the glossolalist, not to the interpreter. To himself. In his private devotions (as St. Paul himself seems to have done); not in the public assembly. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. there is ᾖ (ē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. no μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. interpreter, διερμηνευτής (diermēneutēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1328: An interpreter. From diermeneuo; an explainer. he should remain silent σιγάτω (sigatō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4601: Intrans: I am silent, keep silence; trans: I keep secret; pass: I am kept secret. From sige; to keep silent. 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. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. speak [only] λαλείτω (laleitō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. to himself ἑαυτῷ (heautō) Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. God. Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 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