1 Corinthians 14:14

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 14:14

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

So, if I pray in tongues, my spirit prays, but my mind is without fruit.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 14:14

ForG1063Conjunction ifG1437ConjunctionIprayG4336VerbinanunknowntongueG1100Noun Feminine myG3450 spiritG4151Noun Neuter prayethG4336Verb butG1161Conjunction myG3450 understandingG3563Noun Masculine isG2076Verb unfruitfulG175Adjective

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 14:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 14:14

Summary

Spirit prays but mind gains no understanding.

Event

Identifying spiritual-mental disconnect

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD