1 Corinthians 14:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

So if you're speaking in a language that others can't understand, you should pray for the ability to interpret what you're saying so everyone can actually get something out of it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Speaking mysteries is cool, but making them clear for others is even better.

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1 Corinthians 14:5

I'd love for all of you to speak in tongues, but honestly? I'd rather you prophesy. Someone who prophesies is more valuable than someone speaking in tongues — unless there's someone there to interpret what's being said so the whole church can actually learn something from it.

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Here's something super important to understand: when it comes to prophecy in scripture, it's not about what you personally think it means or your own take on it.

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