1 Corinthians 14:11

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 14:11

BSB
If, then, I do not know the meaning of someone's language, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to me.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
Therefore, if I do not understand the nature of the voice, then I shall be like a foreigner to the one with whom I am speaking; and he who is speaking will be like a foreigner to me.
ERV
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.
NHEB
If then I do not know the meaning of the sound, I would be to him who speaks a foreigner, and he who speaks would be a foreigner to me.
SMT
If therefore I know not the power of the voice, I shall be to him speaking a foreigner, and he speaking a foreigner to me.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 14:11

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Overview of 1 Corinthians 14:11
Summary
Misunderstanding leaves both parties mutually confused.
Event
Illustrating mutual unintelligibility
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Teaching