14:1 Let love be your highest goal, but also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives, especially the gift of prophecy.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 1 , Let love be your highest goal, but also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives, especially the gift of prophecy.
14:2 For if your gift is the ability to speak in tongues, you will be talking to God but not to people, since they won't be able to understand you. You will be speaking by the power of the Spirit, but it will all be mysterious.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 2 , For if your gift is the ability to speak in tongues, you will be talking to God but not to people, since they won't be able to understand you. You will be speaking by the power of the Spirit, but it will all be mysterious.
14:3 But one who prophesies is helping others grow in the Lord, encouraging and comforting them.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 3 , But one who prophesies is helping others grow in the Lord, encouraging and comforting them.
14:4 A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally in the Lord, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 4 , A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally in the Lord, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.
14:5 I wish you all had the gift of speaking in tongues, but even more I wish you were all able to prophesy. For prophecy is a greater and more useful gift than speaking in tongues, unless someone interprets what you are saying so that the whole church can get some good out of it.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 5 , I wish you all had the gift of speaking in tongues, but even more I wish you were all able to prophesy. For prophecy is a greater and more useful gift than speaking in tongues, unless someone interprets what you are saying so that the whole church can get some good out of it.
14:6 Dear brothers and sisters, if I should come to you talking in an unknown language, how would that help you? But if I bring you some revelation or some special knowledge or some prophecy or some teaching--that is what will help you.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 6 , Dear brothers and sisters, if I should come to you talking in an unknown language, how would that help you? But if I bring you some revelation or some special knowledge or some prophecy or some teaching--that is what will help you.
14:7 Even musical instruments like the flute or the harp, though they are lifeless, are examples of the need for speaking in plain language. For no one will recognize the melody unless the notes are played clearly.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 7 , Even musical instruments like the flute or the harp, though they are lifeless, are examples of the need for speaking in plain language. For no one will recognize the melody unless the notes are played clearly.
14:8 And if the bugler doesn't sound a clear call, how will the soldiers know they are being called to battle?
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 8 , And if the bugler doesn't sound a clear call, how will the soldiers know they are being called to battle?
14:9 And it's the same for you. If you talk to people in a language they don't understand, how will they know what you mean? You might as well be talking to an empty room.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 9 , And it's the same for you. If you talk to people in a language they don't understand, how will they know what you mean? You might as well be talking to an empty room.
14:10 There are so many different languages in the world, and all are excellent for those who understand them,
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 10 , There are so many different languages in the world, and all are excellent for those who understand them,
14:11 but to me they mean nothing. I will not understand people who speak those languages, and they will not understand me.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 11 , but to me they mean nothing. I will not understand people who speak those languages, and they will not understand me.
14:12 Since you are so eager to have spiritual gifts, ask God for those that will be of real help to the whole church.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 12 , Since you are so eager to have spiritual gifts, ask God for those that will be of real help to the whole church.
14:13 So anyone who has the gift of speaking in tongues should pray also for the gift of interpretation in order to tell people plainly what has been said.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 13 , So anyone who has the gift of speaking in tongues should pray also for the gift of interpretation in order to tell people plainly what has been said.
14:14 For if I pray in tongues, my spirit is praying, but I don't understand what I am saying.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 14 , For if I pray in tongues, my spirit is praying, but I don't understand what I am saying.
14:15 Well then, what shall I do? I will do both. I will pray in the spirit, and I will pray in words I understand. I will sing in the spirit, and I will sing in words I understand.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 15 , Well then, what shall I do? I will do both. I will pray in the spirit, and I will pray in words I understand. I will sing in the spirit, and I will sing in words I understand.
14:16 For if you praise God only in the spirit, how can those who don't understand you praise God along with you? How can they join you in giving thanks when they don't understand what you are saying?
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 16 , For if you praise God only in the spirit, how can those who don't understand you praise God along with you? How can they join you in giving thanks when they don't understand what you are saying?
14:17 You will be giving thanks very nicely, no doubt, but it doesn't help the other people present.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 17 , You will be giving thanks very nicely, no doubt, but it doesn't help the other people present.
14:18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 18 , I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.
14:19 But in a church meeting I would much rather speak five understandable words that will help others than ten thousand words in an unknown language.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 19 , But in a church meeting I would much rather speak five understandable words that will help others than ten thousand words in an unknown language.
14:20 Dear brothers and sisters, don't be childish in your understanding of these things. Be innocent as babies when it comes to evil, but be mature and wise in understanding matters of this kind.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 20 , Dear brothers and sisters, don't be childish in your understanding of these things. Be innocent as babies when it comes to evil, but be mature and wise in understanding matters of this kind.
14:21 It is written in the Scriptures, 'I will speak to my own people through unknown languages and through the lips of foreigners. But even then, they will not listen to me,' says the Lord.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 21 , It is written in the Scriptures, 'I will speak to my own people through unknown languages and through the lips of foreigners. But even then, they will not listen to me,' says the Lord.
14:22 So you see that speaking in tongues is a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is for the benefit of believers, not unbelievers.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 22 , So you see that speaking in tongues is a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is for the benefit of believers, not unbelievers.
14:23 Even so, if unbelievers or people who don't understand these things come into your meeting and hear everyone talking in an unknown language, they will think you are crazy.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 23 , Even so, if unbelievers or people who don't understand these things come into your meeting and hear everyone talking in an unknown language, they will think you are crazy.
14:24 But if all of you are prophesying, and unbelievers or people who don't understand these things come into your meeting, they will be convicted of sin, and they will be condemned by what you say.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 24 , But if all of you are prophesying, and unbelievers or people who don't understand these things come into your meeting, they will be convicted of sin, and they will be condemned by what you say.
14:25 As they listen, their secret thoughts will be laid bare, and they will fall down on their knees and worship God, declaring, 'God is really here among you.'
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 25 , As they listen, their secret thoughts will be laid bare, and they will fall down on their knees and worship God, declaring, 'God is really here among you.'
14:26 Well, my brothers and sisters, let's summarize what I am saying. When you meet, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in an unknown language, while another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must be useful to all and build them up in the Lord.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 26 , Well, my brothers and sisters, let's summarize what I am saying. When you meet, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in an unknown language, while another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must be useful to all and build them up in the Lord.
14:27 No more than two or three should speak in an unknown language. They must speak one at a time, and someone must be ready to interpret what they are saying.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 27 , No more than two or three should speak in an unknown language. They must speak one at a time, and someone must be ready to interpret what they are saying.
14:28 But if no one is present who can interpret, they must be silent in your church meeting and speak in tongues to God privately.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 28 , But if no one is present who can interpret, they must be silent in your church meeting and speak in tongues to God privately.
14:29 Let two or three prophesy, and let the others evaluate what is said.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 29 , Let two or three prophesy, and let the others evaluate what is said.
14:30 But if someone is prophesying and another person receives a revelation from the Lord, the one who is speaking must stop.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 30 , But if someone is prophesying and another person receives a revelation from the Lord, the one who is speaking must stop.
14:31 In this way, all who prophesy will have a turn to speak, one after the other, so that everyone will learn and be encouraged.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 31 , In this way, all who prophesy will have a turn to speak, one after the other, so that everyone will learn and be encouraged.
14:32 Remember that people who prophesy are in control of their spirit and can wait their turn.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 32 , Remember that people who prophesy are in control of their spirit and can wait their turn.
14:33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the other churches.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 33 , For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the other churches.
14:34 Women should be silent during the church meetings. It is not proper for them to speak. They should be submissive, just as the law says.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 34 , Women should be silent during the church meetings. It is not proper for them to speak. They should be submissive, just as the law says.
14:35 If they have any questions to ask, let them ask their husbands at home, for it is improper for women to speak in church meetings.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 35 , If they have any questions to ask, let them ask their husbands at home, for it is improper for women to speak in church meetings.
14:36 Do you think that the knowledge of God's word begins and ends with you Corinthians? Well, you are mistaken!
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 36 , Do you think that the knowledge of God's word begins and ends with you Corinthians? Well, you are mistaken!
14:37 If you claim to be a prophet or think you are very spiritual, you should recognize that what I am saying is a command from the Lord himself.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 37 , If you claim to be a prophet or think you are very spiritual, you should recognize that what I am saying is a command from the Lord himself.
14:38 But if you do not recognize this, you will not be recognized.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 38 , But if you do not recognize this, you will not be recognized.
14:39 So, dear brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and don't forbid speaking in tongues.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 39 , So, dear brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and don't forbid speaking in tongues.
14:40 But be sure that everything is done properly and in order.
The NLT Book of 1Corinthians , Chapter 14 , Verse 40 , But be sure that everything is done properly and in order.
