1 Corinthians 14:27

If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 14:27

BSB
If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.
AKJV
If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
CPDV
If anyone is speaking in tongues, let there be only two, or at most three, and then in turn, and let someone interpret.
ERV
If any man speaketh in a tongue, let it be by two, or at the most three, and that in turn; and let one interpret:
NHEB
If anyone speaks in another language, let it be two, or at the most three, and in turn; and let one interpret.
SMT
Whether any speak in a tongue, by two, or the most by three, and in part; and let one interpret.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 14:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 14:27
Summary
Limit ecstatic utterances to two or three with interpretation.
Place
Church gathering
Event
Rules for unknown utterance
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching