1 Corinthians 14:13
Therefore, let him who speaks in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
In Context
12So with you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in edifying the church.
14For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
Cross References
John 14:13And whatever you shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Acts 4:29And now, Lord, behold their threatenings, and grant to your servants that they may speak your word with all boldness,
1 Corinthians 12:10To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another various kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
1 Corinthians 14:27If anyone speaks in an unknown tongue, let there be two, or at the most three, and each in turn; and let one 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 →