1 Corinthians 14:1
American King James Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.
American Standard Version Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual `gifts', but rather that ye may prophesy.
King James Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
World English Bible Follow after love and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
1 Corinthians 14:2
American King James For he that speaks in an unknown tongue speaks not to men, but to God: for no man understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.
American Standard Version For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
King James For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
World English Bible For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God, for no one understands, but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.
1 Corinthians 14:3
American King James But he that prophesies speaks to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
American Standard Version But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
King James But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
World English Bible But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.
1 Corinthians 14:4
American King James He that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the church.
American Standard Version He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
King James He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
World English Bible He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
1 Corinthians 14:5
American King James I would that you all spoke with tongues but rather that you prophesied: for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
American Standard Version Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
King James I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
World English Bible Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but even more that you would prophesy. For he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the assembly may be built up.
1 Corinthians 14:6
American King James Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?
American Standard Version But now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?
King James Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?
World English Bible But now, brothers, if I come to you speaking with other languages, what would I profit you unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?
1 Corinthians 14:7
American King James And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
American Standard Version Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp, if they give not a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
King James And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
World English Bible Even lifeless things that make a sound, whether pipe or harp, if they didn’t give a distinction in the sounds, how would it be known what is piped or harped?
1 Corinthians 14:8
American King James For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
American Standard Version For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?
King James For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
World English Bible For if the trumpet gave an uncertain sound, who would prepare himself for war?
1 Corinthians 14:9
American King James So likewise you, except you utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for you shall speak into the air.
American Standard Version So also ye, unless ye utter by the tongue speech easy to understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking into the air.
King James So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.
World English Bible So also you, unless you uttered by the tongue words easy to understand, how would it be known what is spoken? For you would be speaking into the air.
1 Corinthians 14:10
American King James There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.
American Standard Version There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and no `kind' is without signification.
King James There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.
World English Bible There are, it may be, so many kinds of languages in the world, and none of them is without meaning.
1 Corinthians 14:11
American King James Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaks a barbarian, and he that speaks shall be a barbarian to me.
American Standard Version If then I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh will be a barbarian unto me.
King James Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.
World English Bible If then I don’t know the meaning of the language, I would be to him who speaks a foreigner, and he who speaks would be a foreigner to me.
1 Corinthians 14:12
American King James Even so you, for as much as you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edifying of the church.
American Standard Version So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual `gifts', seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.
King James Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
World English Bible So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.
1 Corinthians 14:13
American King James Why let him that speaks in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
American Standard Version Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret.
King James Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
World English Bible Therefore let him who speaks in another language pray that he may interpret.
1 Corinthians 14:14
American King James For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
American Standard Version For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
King James For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
World English Bible For if I pray in another language, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
1 Corinthians 14:15
American King James What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
American Standard Version What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
King James What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
World English Bible What should I do? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also. I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
1 Corinthians 14:16
American King James Else when you shall bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupies the room of the unlearned say Amen at your giving of thanks, seeing he understands not what you say?
American Standard Version Else if thou bless with the spirit, how shall he that filleth the place of the unlearned say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he knoweth not what thou sayest?
King James Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
World English Bible Otherwise, if you bless with the spirit, how will he who fills the place of the unlearned say the “Amen” at your giving of thanks, seeing he doesn’t know what you say?
1 Corinthians 14:17
American King James For you truly give thanks well, but the other is not edified.
American Standard Version For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
King James For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
World English Bible For you most certainly give thanks well, but the other person is not built up.
1 Corinthians 14:18
American King James I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than you all:
American Standard Version I thank God, I speak with tongues more than you all:
King James I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:
World English Bible I thank my God, I speak with other languages more than you all.
1 Corinthians 14:19
American King James 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.
American Standard Version howbeit in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
King James 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.
World English Bible However, in the assembly I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language.
1 Corinthians 14:20
American King James Brothers, be not children in understanding: however, in malice be you children, but in understanding be men.
American Standard Version Brethren, be not children in mind: yet in malice be ye babes, but in mind be men.
King James Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
World English Bible Brothers, don’t be children in thoughts, yet in malice be babies, but in thoughts be mature.
1 Corinthians 14:21
American King James In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak to this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, said the LORD.
American Standard Version In the law it is written, By men of strange tongues and by the lips of strangers will I speak unto this people; and not even thus will they hear me, saith the Lord.
King James 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.
World English Bible In the law it is written, “By men of strange languages and by the lips of strangers I will speak to this people. They won’t even listen to me that way, says the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 14:22
American King James Why tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serves not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.
American Standard Version Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to the unbelieving: but prophesying `is for a sign', not to the unbelieving, but to them that believe.
King James 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.
World English Bible Therefore other languages are for a sign, not to those who believe, but to the unbelieving; but prophesying is for a sign, not to the unbelieving, but to those who believe.
1 Corinthians 14:23
American King James 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 you are mad?
American Standard Version If therefore the whole church be assembled together and all speak with tongues, and there come in men unlearned or unbelieving, will they not say that ye are mad?
King James 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?
World English Bible If therefore the whole assembly is assembled together and all speak with other languages, and unlearned or unbelieving people come in, won’t they say that you are crazy?
1 Corinthians 14:24
American King James But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believes not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:
American Standard Version But if all prophesy, and there come in one unbelieving or unlearned, he is reproved by all, he is judged by all;
King James 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:
World English Bible But if all prophesy, and someone unbelieving or unlearned comes in, he is reproved by all, and he is judged by all.
1 Corinthians 14:25
American King James And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.
American Standard Version the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.
King James And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.
World English Bible And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed. So he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.
1 Corinthians 14:26
American King James How is it then, brothers? when you come together, every one of you has a psalm, has a doctrine, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to edifying.
American Standard Version What is it then, brethren? When ye come together, each one hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
King James How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
World English Bible What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has another language, or has an interpretation. Let all things be done to build each other up.
1 Corinthians 14:27
American King James 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.
American Standard Version If any man speaketh in a tongue, `let it be' by two, or at the most three, and `that' in turn; and let one interpret:
King James 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.
World English Bible If any man speaks in another language, let there be two, or at the most three, and in turn; and let one interpret.
1 Corinthians 14:28
American King James But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
American Standard Version but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
King James But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
World English Bible But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the assembly, and let him speak to himself and to God.
1 Corinthians 14:29
American King James Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
American Standard Version And let the prophets speak `by' two or three, and let the others discern.
King James Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
World English Bible Let two or three of the prophets speak, and let the others discern.
1 Corinthians 14:30
American King James If any thing be revealed to another that sits by, let the first hold his peace.
American Standard Version But if a revelation be made to another sitting by, let the first keep silence.
King James If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.
World English Bible But if a revelation is made to another sitting by, let the first keep silent.
1 Corinthians 14:31
American King James For you may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
American Standard Version For ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted;
King James For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
World English Bible For you all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be exhorted.
1 Corinthians 14:32
American King James And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
American Standard Version and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets;
King James And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
World English Bible The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets,
1 Corinthians 14:33
American King James For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
American Standard Version for God is not `a God' of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,
King James For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
World English Bible for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints.
1 Corinthians 14:34
American King James Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted to them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also said the law.
American Standard Version let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law.
King James Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law.
World English Bible Let the wives be quiet in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to be talking except in submission, as the law also says,
1 Corinthians 14:35
American King James And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
American Standard Version And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.
King James And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
World English Bible if they desire to learn anything. “Let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for a wife to be talking in the assembly.”
1 Corinthians 14:36
American King James What? came the word of God out from you? or came it to you only?
American Standard Version What? was it from you that the word of God went forth? or came it unto you alone?
King James What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?
World English Bible What!? Was it from you that the word of God went out? Or did it come to you alone?
1 Corinthians 14:37
American King James If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.
American Standard Version If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him take knowledge of the things which I write unto you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.
King James If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
World English Bible If any man thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize the things which I write to you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.
1 Corinthians 14:38
American King James But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
American Standard Version But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant.
King James But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
World English Bible But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.
1 Corinthians 14:39
American King James Why, brothers, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
American Standard Version Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
King James Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
World English Bible Therefore, brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and don’t forbid speaking with other languages.
1 Corinthians 14:40
American King James Let all things be done decently and in order.
American Standard Version But let all things be done decently and in order.
King James Let all things be done decently and in order.
World English Bible Let all things be done decently and in order.