1 Corinthians 14

Question 1

Follow th

Answer 1

Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the spirit especially prophecy.
1 Corinthians 14:1

Question 2

For an

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Answer 2

For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed no one knows what they are saying, they utter mysteries by the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 14:2

Question 3

But the o

But the w

Answer 3

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening encouraging, and comfort.
1 Corinthians 14:3

Question 4

Anyone who s

Answer 4

Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
1 Corinthians 14:4

Question 5

I would like e

Answer 5

I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.
1 Corinthians 14:5

Question 6

Even in

Answer 6

Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the pipe or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes?
1 Corinthians 14:7

Question 7

Ag

Answer 7

Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?
1 Corinthians 14:8

Question 8

Und

Answer 8

Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.
1 Corinthians 14:10

Question 9

If then

Answer 9

If then I do not grasp the meaning of what someone is saying, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and the speaker is a foreigner to me.
1 Corinthians 14:11

Question 10

For this reason th

Answer 10

For this reason the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say.
1 Corinthians 14:13

Question 11

For if I pr

Answer 11

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
1 Corinthians 14:14

Question 12

So wha

Answer 12

So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding.
1 Corinthians 14:15

Question 13

Other

Answer 13

Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, how can someone else, who is now put in the position of an inquirer, say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying?
1 Corinthians 14:16

Question 14

You are gi

Answer 14

You are giving thanks well enough, but no one else is edified.
1 Corinthians 14:17

Question 15

But in th

Answer 15

But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
1 Corinthians 14:19

Question 16

Brothers and sisters st

Answer 16

Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults.
1 Corinthians 14:20

Question 17

In the L

Answer 17

In the Law it is written: “With other tongues and through the lips of foreigners I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 14:21

Question 18

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Answer 18

Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers.
1 Corinthians 14:22

Question 19

So if th

Answer 19

So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and inquirers or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind?
1 Corinthians 14:23

Question 20

But if an

Answer 20

But if an unbeliever or an inquirer comes in while everyone is prophesying, they are convicted of sin and are brought under judgment by all,
1 Corinthians 14:24

Question 21

as th

Answer 21

as the secrets of their hearts are laid bare. So they will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, “God is really among you!”
1 Corinthians 14:25

Question 22

What then sh

Answer 22

What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up.
1 Corinthians 14:26

Question 23

If anyone sp

Answer 23

If anyone speaks in a tongue, two—or at the most three—should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret.
1 Corinthians 14:27

Question 24

If there is no in

Answer 24

If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and to God.
1 Corinthians 14:28

Question 25

two

Answer 25

Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
1 Corinthians 14:29

Question 26

And if a r

Answer 26

And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop.
1 Corinthians 14:30

Question 27

For you c

Answer 27

For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
1 Corinthians 14:31

Question 28

The spirits

Answer 28

The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets.
1 Corinthians 14:32

Question 29

For God is

Answer 29

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.
1 Corinthians 14:33

Question 30

Wom

Answer 30

Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.
1 Corinthians 14:34

Question 31

If they wa

Answer 31

If they want to inquire about something they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.
1 Corinthians 14:35

Question 32

Or d

Answer 32

Or did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only people it has reached?
1 Corinthians 14:36

Question 33

If anyone th

Answer 33

If anyone thinks they are a prophet or otherwise gifted by the Spirit, let them acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.
1 Corinthians 14:37

Question 34

But if any

Answer 34

But if anyone ignores this, they will themselves be ignored.

1 Corinthians 14:38

Question 35

Therefore, my bro

Answer 35

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
1 Corinthians 14:39

Question 36

But everyth

Answer 36

But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.

1 Corinthians 14:40

Question 37

Now, b

Answer 37

Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction?
1 Corinthians 14:6