1 Corinthians 14:27

If any one speaks in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that in turn, and let some one interpret.

Montgomery New Testament

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

26What follows, then, brothers? Whenever you meet together, each contributes something; a psalm, a sermon, a revelation, a tongue, an interpretation. Let all be done for edification.

28But if there is no one to interpret, let them keep silence in the church, and speak to themselves and to God.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:26What follows, then, brothers? Whenever you meet together, each contributes something; a psalm, a sermon, a revelation, a tongue, an interpretation. Let all be done for 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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