1 Corinthians 14:23

If therefore the whole church is assembled in one place, and all speak in languages, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are insane?

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In The King James Version

If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?

In Context

22Wherefore languages are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them who believe.

24But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced by all, he is judged by all:

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Cross References

Hosea 9:7The days of visitation are come, the days of recompense are come; Israel shall know it : the prophet is a fool, the spiritual man is mad, for the multitude of thy iniquity, and the great hatred.

Acts 2:13Others mocking, said, These men are full of new wine.

1 Corinthians 11:18For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there are divisions among you; and I partly believe it.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:22-26

On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. 22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. 23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or… Read the whole commentary →

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