1 Corinthians 14:13
For this reason, let the man who has the power of using tongues make request that he may, at the same time, be able to give the sense.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
In Context
14For if I make use of tongues in my prayers, my spirit makes the prayer, but not my mind.
Cross References
John 14:13And whatever request you make in my name, that I will do, so that the Father may have glory in the Son.
Acts 4:29And now, Lord, take note of their cruel words, and give your servants power to be preachers of your word without fear,
1 Corinthians 12:10And to another the power of working wonders; and to another the prophet's word; and to another the power of testing spirits; to another different sorts of tongues; and to another the power of making clear the sense of the tongues:
1 Corinthians 14:27If any man makes use of a tongue, let it not be more than two, or at the most three, and in turn; and let someone give the sense:
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:7-15
On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 6 Now, 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? 7 And 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? 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? 9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words… Read the whole commentary →