1 Corinthians 14:28

If there's no one there to interpret, those who speak in tongues should keep quiet in church and only speak to themselves, and God.

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But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

In Context

27If anyone wants to speak in a tongue, make it just two, or three at the most, taking turns, and someone should interpret what is said.

29Similarly, have two or three of those who give God's prophetic message speak, and let everyone else think about what was said.

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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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