1 Corinthians 14:20

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 14:20

BSB
Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.
AKJV
Brothers, be not children in understanding: however, in malice be you children, but in understanding be men.
CPDV
Brothers, do not choose to have the minds of children. Instead, be free of malice like infants, but be mature in your minds.
ERV
Brethren, be not children in mind: howbeit in malice be ye babes, but in mind be men.
NHEB
Brothers, do not be children in thoughts, yet in malice be babies, but in thoughts be mature.
SMT
Brethren, be not children in reflection: but in wickedness act like children, and in reflection be ye perfected.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 14:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 14:20
Summary
Mature understanding requires intellectual sophistication.
Place
Corinth
Event
Commanding intellectual maturity
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Teaching