1 Corinthians 14:14

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Corinthians 14:14

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.

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KJV

King James Version

For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

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WEB

World English Bible

For if I pray in another language, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

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ASV

American Standard Version

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Corinthians 14

¹² It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.

¹³ Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.

¹⁴ For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.

¹⁵ What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

¹⁶ Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?

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