1 Corinthians 14:11

Therefore, if I do not understand the nature of the voice, then I shall be like a foreigner to the one with whom I am speaking; and he who is speaking will be like a foreigner to me.

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In The King James Version

Therefore 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.

In Context

10Consider that there are so many different kinds of languages in this world, and yet none is without a voice.

12So it is with you also. And since you are zealous for what is spiritual, seek the edification of the Church, so that you may abound.

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Cross References

Acts 28:2For they refreshed us all by kindling a fire, because rain was imminent and because of the cold.

Romans 1:14To the Greeks and to the uncivilized, to the wise and to the foolish, I am in debt.

Colossians 3:11where there is neither Gentile nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian nor Scythian, servant nor free. Instead, Christ is everything, in everyone.

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 →

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