1 Corinthians 14:28

If there is no one able to interpret what is said, they should remain silent at the meeting of the church, and speak to themselves and to God.

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In The King James Version

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 any of you use the gift of ‘tongues,’ not more than two, or at the most three, should do so – each speaking in his turn – and someone should interpret them.

29Of preachers two or three should speak, and the rest should weigh well what is 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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