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So In Church, Tongues Not Understood Breed Confusion. Prophecy Edifies

23 Therefore, if the whole church comes-together at the same place, and they all speak in tongues[a], and uninstructed ones or unbelievers come-in, will they not say that you are mad[b]? 24 But if they all prophesy[c], and some unbeliever or an uninstructed one comes in, he is convicted[d] by all. He is examined by all. 25 The hidden things of his heart become evident[e]. And thus, having fallen on his face, he will give-worship to God, declaring that God is really among you.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 14:23 That is, without interpretation.
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:23 Or, raving, out of your mind. In this case, none are edified.
  3. 1 Corinthians 14:24 In this case, all are edified, even any unbeliever present.
  4. 1 Corinthians 14:24 Or, exposed, rebuked.
  5. 1 Corinthians 14:25 Or, known.

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