1 Corinthians 14:13 “Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may inte…”

1 Corinthians 14:13

Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.

World English Bible

Therefore let him who speaks in another language pray that he may interpret.

American Standard Version

Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret.

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherefore, let him that speaketh a strange tongue, pray, that he may interprete.

Darby Translation

Wherefore let him that speaks with a tongue pray that he may interpret.

Young's Literal Translation

wherefore he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue — let him pray that he may interpret;

Bible in Basic English

For this reason, let the man who has the power of using tongues make request that he may, at the same time, be able to give the sense.

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Cross references

“pray”

Mark 11:24 1 Corinthians 12:30 Acts 1:14 1 Corinthians 12:10 Acts 4:29–31 Acts 8:15

Mark 11:24 · BSB

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

1 Corinthians 12:30 · BSB

Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?

Acts 1:14 · BSB

With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

1 Corinthians 12:10 · BSB

to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.

Acts 4:29–31 · BSB

And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

Acts 8:15 · BSB

On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.

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

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