1 Corinthians 14:27

If anyone is speaking in tongues, let there be only two, or at most three, and then in turn, and let someone interpret.

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In The King James Version

If 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.

In Context

26What is next, brothers? When you gather together, each one of you may have a psalm, or a doctrine, or a revelation, or a language, or an interpretation, but let everything be done for edification.

28But if there is no one to interpret, he should remain silent in the church, then he may speak when he is alone with God.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:26What is next, brothers? When you gather together, each one of you may have a psalm, or a doctrine, or a revelation, or a language, or an interpretation, but let everything be done for edification.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:27-34

On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 26 How 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. 27 If 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. 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let… Read the whole commentary →

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