1 Corinthians 14:27

If one speaks with a tongue, let it he by twos, or at most by threes, and separately; and let one interpret;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

26Then what is it, brethren? When you may come together, each one has a psalm, has a lesson, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to edification.

28but if there may be no interpreter, let him keep silent in the church; but let him speak to himself, and to God.

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1 Corinthians 14:26Then what is it, brethren? When you may come together, each one has a psalm, has a lesson, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to 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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