1 Corinthians 14:13
Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
In Context
14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
Cross References
John 14:13And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Acts 4:29And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,
1 Corinthians 12:10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
1 Corinthians 14:27If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.
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 →