1 Corinthians 14:24

But if all are teaching as prophets, and a man without faith or knowledge comes in, he is tested by all, he is judged by all;

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In The King James Version

But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:

In Context

23If, then, the church has come together, and all are using tongues, and there come in men without knowledge or faith, will they not say that you are unbalanced?

25The secrets of his heart are made clear; and he will go down on his face and give worship to God, saying that God is truly among you.

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Cross References

John 4:29Come and see a man who has been talking to me of everything I ever did! Is it possible that this is the Christ?

1 Corinthians 2:15But he who has the Spirit, though judging all things, is himself judged by no one.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:22-26

On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 21 In 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. 22 Wherefore 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. 23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or… Read the whole commentary →

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