1 Corinthians 14:19

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.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 14:19

BSB
But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
But in the Church, I prefer to speak five words from my mind, so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in tongues.
ERV
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.
NHEB
However in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language.
SMT
But in the church, I will to speak five words by my mind, that I might also sound in the ears of others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 14:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 14:19
Summary
Teaching others with clear words surpasses unknown tongues.
Place
Church
Event
Prioritizing intelligible teaching
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Teaching