15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, but I will pray with the [a]understanding also: I will sing with the spirit: but I will sing with the understanding also.

16 [b]Else, when thou blessest with the [c]spirit, how shall he that [d]occupieth the room of the unlearned, say [e]Amen, at thy giving of thanks, seeing he knowest not what thou sayest?

17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 14:15 So that I may be understood of others, and may instruct others.
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:16 Another reason: Seeing that the whole Congregation must agree to him that speaketh, and also witness this agreement, how shall they give their assent or agreement which know not what is spoken?
  3. 1 Corinthians 14:16 Only without all consideration of the hearers.
  4. 1 Corinthians 14:16 He that sitteth as a private man.
  5. 1 Corinthians 14:16 So then one uttered the prayers, and all the company answered, Amen.

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