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1 Corinthians 14

1 Corinthians 14:17

Prophecy and Tongues · 1 Corinthians 14:1–25
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Translations

Modern
You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.
Traditional
For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
Literal
For indeed, you give thanks well, but the other is not edified.
Latin
Nam tu quidem bene gratias agis, sed alter non ædificatur.

Original

Greek
English
You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.

Notes

1 Corinthians 14:15–17

  • It is better to worship with both spirit and understandable words. Public worship should bless God and others. Speaking in tongues without interpretation glorifies God and helps the speaker (14:4), but it does not help others present.

  • say “Amen” to your thanksgiving: Amen was the traditional response to a prayer.

1 Corinthians 14:1–25

After highlighting the supreme importance of love (chapter 13), Paul discusses spiritual gifts again. He defines their value by how much they help others, which reflects love (chapter 13). With this in mind, Paul compares the overvalued gift of speaking in tongues with the more helpful gift of prophecy.

1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40

The church in Corinth focused too much on the gift of speaking in tongues (see 14:1–25, 27; compare the lists in 12:8–10, 28, where Paul lists tongues last). Paul offers advice to correct their understanding of the value and use of spiritual gifts.

Glossary

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Topics

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