1.Korinther 14 | King James Version
1Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.2For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.4He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.5I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.6Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?7And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?8For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?9So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.11Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.12Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.13Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.14For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.16Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?17For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.18I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:19Yet 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.20Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.21In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.22Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.23If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?24But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:25And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.26How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.27If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.28But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.29Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.30If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.31For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.32And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.33For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.34Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.35And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.36What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?37If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.38But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.39Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.40Let all things be done decently and in order.
New International Reader’s Version
Worship in a way that helps people understand
1Follow the way of love. You should also want the gifts the Holy Spirit gives. Most of all, you should want the gift of prophecy.2Anyone who speaks in a language they had not known before doesn’t speak to people. They speak only to God. In fact, no one understands them. What they say by the Spirit remains a mystery.3But the person who prophesies speaks to people. That person prophesies to make people stronger, to give them hope, and to comfort them.4Anyone who speaks in other languages builds up only themselves. But the person who prophesies builds up the church.5I would like all of you to speak in other languages. But I would rather have you prophesy. The person who prophesies is more helpful than those who speak in other languages. But that is not the case if someone explains what was said in the other languages. Then the whole church can be built up.6Brothers and sisters, suppose I were to come to you and speak in other languages. What good would I be to you? None! I would need to come with new truth or knowledge. Or I would need to come with a prophecy or a teaching.7Here are some examples. Certain objects make sounds. Take a flute or a harp. No one will know what the tune is unless different notes are played.8Also, if the trumpet call isn’t clear, who will get ready for battle?9It’s the same with you. You must speak words that people understand. If you don’t, no one will know what you are saying. You will just be speaking into the air.10It is true that there are all kinds of languages in the world. And they all have meaning.11But if I don’t understand what someone is saying, I am a stranger to the person speaking. And that person is a stranger to me.12It’s the same with you. You want the gifts of the Spirit. So try to do your best in using gifts that build up the church.13So here is what the person who speaks in languages they had not known before should do. They should pray that they can explain what they say.14If I pray in another language, my spirit prays. But my mind does not pray.15So what should I do? I will pray with my spirit. But I will also pray with my understanding. I will sing with my spirit. But I will also sing with my understanding.16Suppose you are praising God in the Spirit. And suppose there are visitors among you who want to know what’s going on. How can they say ‘Amen’ when you give thanks? They don’t know what you are saying.17You are certainly giving thanks. But no one else is being built up.18I thank God that I speak in other languages more than all of you do.19In the church, I wouldn’t want to speak 10,000 words in an unfamiliar language. I’d rather speak five words in a language people could understand. Then I would be teaching others.20Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. Be like babies as far as evil is concerned. But be grown up in your thinking.21In the law it is written, ‘With unfamiliar languages and through the lips of outsiders I will speak to these people. But even then they will not listen to me.’ That is what the Lord says.22So speaking in other languages is a sign for those who don’t believe. It is not a sign for those who do believe. But prophecy is not for those who don’t believe. It is for those who believe.23Suppose the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in other languages. And suppose visitors or unbelievers come in. Won’t they say you are out of your minds?24But suppose unbelievers or visitors come in while everyone is prophesying. Then they will feel guilty about their sin. They will be judged by all.25The secrets of their hearts will be brought out into the open. They will fall down and worship God. They will exclaim, ‘God is really here among you!’
Proper worship
26Brothers and sisters, what should we say then? When you come together, each of you brings something. You bring a hymn or a teaching or a message from God. You bring a message in another language or explain what was said in that language. Everything must be done to build up the church.27No more than two or three people should speak in another language. And they should speak one at a time. Then someone must explain what was said.28If there is no one to explain, the person speaking should keep quiet in the church. They can speak to themselves and to God.29Only two or three prophets are supposed to speak. Others should decide if what is being said is true.30What if a message from God comes to someone else who is sitting there? Then the one who is speaking should stop.31Those who prophesy can all take turns. In that way, everyone can be taught and be given hope.32Those who prophesy should control their speaking.33God is not a God of disorder. He is a God of peace, just as in all the churches of the Lord’s people.34Women should remain silent in church meetings. They are not allowed to speak. They must follow the lead of those who are in authority, as the law says.35If they have a question about something, they should ask their own husbands at home. It is shameful for women to speak in church meetings.36Or did the word of God begin with you? Or are you the only people it has reached?37Suppose anyone thinks they are a prophet. Or suppose they think they have other gifts given by the Holy Spirit. They should agree that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.38But anyone who does not recognise this will not be recognised.39Brothers and sisters, you should want to prophesy. And don’t stop people from speaking in languages they had not known before.40But everything should be done in a proper and orderly way.
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