1 Corinthians 14:11

If then I know not the meaning of the sound, I shall be to him that speaks a barbarian, and he that speaks a barbarian to me.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

10So many, it may be, are the kinds of speaking sounds in the world, and none is without significance.

12So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound in them to the edification of the church.

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Cross References

Acts 28:2And the barbarians showed us no little kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

Romans 1:14I am debtor both to Greeks and Barbarians; both to wise and unwise.

Colossians 3:11where there is no Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.

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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