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1 Corinthians 14

1 Corinthians 14:18

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

Modern
I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.
Traditional
I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:
Literal
I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.
Latin
Gratias ago Deo meo, quod omnium vestrum lingua loquor.

Original

Greek
English
I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.

Notes

1 Corinthians 14:18–19

Paul emphasized the personal benefit of speaking in tongues, but in a church meeting, it should benefit others, not just the speaker.

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

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Charismata Church Meetings First Letter to the Corinthians Gratitude Mind Music Mystery Prophecy Spirit of God

Topics

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