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1 Corinthians 14:11-13
Tree of Life Version
1 Corinthians 14:11-13
Tree of Life Version
11 If then I do not understand the meaning of the language, I will be a foreigner[a] to the speaker, and the speaker will be a foreigner to me. 12 Likewise with you—since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, keep trying to excel for the building up of the community.
13 Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.
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- 1 Corinthians 14:11 Lit. barbarian.
1 Corinthians 14:11-13
New International Version
1 Corinthians 14:11-13
New International Version
11 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.(A) 12 So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit,(B) try to excel in those that build up(C) the church.
13 For this reason the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say.(D)
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