The most popular Bible verses from 1 Corinthians 14 - Page 2

So let two or three prophets speak [those inspired to preach or teach], while the rest pay attention and weigh and discern what is said. AMP

Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. KJV

Brethren, do not be children [immature] in your thinking; continue to be babes in [matters of] evil, but in your minds be mature [men]. AMP

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. KJV

But if an inspired revelation comes to another who is sitting by, then let the first one be silent. AMP

If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. KJV

But if all prophesy [giving inspired testimony and interpreting the divine will and purpose] and an unbeliever or untaught outsider comes in, he is told of his sin and reproved and convicted and convinced by all, and his defects and needs are examined (estimated, determined) and he is called to account by all AMP

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

If some speak in a [strange] tongue, let the number be limited to two or at the most three, and each one [taking his] turn, and let one interpret and explain [what is said]. AMP

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. KJV

Nevertheless, in public worship, I would rather say five words with my understanding and intelligently in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a [strange] tongue (language). AMP

Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. KJV

For the spirits of the prophets (the speakers in tongues) are under the speaker's control [and subject to being silenced as may be necessary] AMP

And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. KJV

But if there is no one to do the interpreting, let each of them keep still in church and talk to himself and to God. AMP

But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. KJV

For in this way you can give testimony [prophesying and thus interpreting the divine will and purpose] one by one, so that all may be instructed and all may be stimulated and encouraged AMP

For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. KJV

But [on the other hand], the one who prophesies [who interprets the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching] speaks to men for their upbuilding and constructive spiritual progress and encouragement and consolation. AMP

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. KJV