1 Corinthians 14:1

AMP: Pursue [this] love [with eagerness, make it your goal], yet earnestly desire and cultivate the spiritual gifts [to be used by believers for the benefit of the church], but especially that you may prophesy [to foretell the future, to speak a new message from God to the people].

ASV: Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy.

BSB: Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

DARBY: Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual [manifestations], but rather that ye may prophesy.

DRA: Follow after charity, be zealous for spiritual gifts; but rather that you may prophesy.

KJV: Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:2

AMP: For one who speaks in an unknown tongue does not speak to people but to God; for no one understands him or catches his meaning, but by the Spirit he speaks mysteries [secret truths, hidden things].

ASV: For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

BSB: For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.

DARBY: For he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but to God: for no one hears; but in spirit he speaks mysteries.

DRA: For he that speaketh in a tongue, speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man heareth. Yet by the Spirit he speaketh mysteries.

KJV: For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

1 Corinthians 14:3

AMP: But [on the other hand] the one who prophesies speaks to people for edification [to promote their spiritual growth] and [speaks words of] encouragement [to uphold and advise them concerning the matters of God] and [speaks words of] consolation [to compassionately comfort them].

ASV: But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

BSB: But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

DARBY: But he that prophesies speaks to men [in] edification, and encouragement, and consolation.

DRA: But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men unto edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

KJV: But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:4

AMP: One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church [promotes growth in spiritual wisdom, devotion, holiness, and joy].

ASV: He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

BSB: The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

DARBY: He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies [the] assembly.

DRA: He that speaketh in a tongue, edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.

KJV: He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

1 Corinthians 14:5

AMP: Now I wish that all of you spoke in unknown tongues, but even more [I wish] that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater [and more useful] than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he translates or explains [what he says], so that the church may be edified [instructed, improved, strengthened].

ASV: Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

BSB: I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.

DARBY: Now I desire that ye should all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy. But greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, unless he interpret, that the assembly may receive edification.

DRA: And I would have you all to speak with tongues, but rather to prophesy. For greater is he that prophesieth, than he that speaketh with tongues: unless perhaps he interpret, that the church may receive edification.

KJV: I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:6

AMP: Now, believers, if I come to you speaking in unknown tongues, how will I benefit you unless I also speak to you [clearly] either by revelation [revealing God’s mystery], or by knowledge [teaching about God], or by prophecy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people], or by instruction [teaching precepts that develop spiritual maturity]?

ASV: But now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?

BSB: Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

DARBY: And now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I shall speak to you either in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophecy, or in teaching?

DRA: But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophecy, or in doctrine?

KJV: Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?

1 Corinthians 14:7

AMP: Yet even lifeless things, whether flute or harp, when producing a sound, if they do not produce distinct [musical] tones, how will anyone [listening] know what is piped or played?

ASV: Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp, if they give not a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

BSB: Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?

DARBY: Even lifeless things giving a sound, whether pipe or harp, if they give not distinction to the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

DRA: Even things without life that give sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction of sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped ?

KJV: And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

1 Corinthians 14:8

AMP: And if the [war] bugle produces an indistinct sound, who will prepare himself for battle?

ASV: For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?

BSB: Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?

DARBY: For also, if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for war?

DRA: For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ?

KJV: For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

1 Corinthians 14:9

AMP: So it is with you, if you speak words [in an unknown tongue] that are not intelligible and clear, how will anyone understand what you are saying? You will be talking into the air [wasting your breath]!

ASV: So also ye, unless ye utter by the tongue speech easy to understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking into the air.

BSB: So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

DARBY: Thus also *ye* with the tongue, unless ye give a distinct speech, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking to the air.

DRA: So likewise you, except you utter by the tongue plain speech, how shall it be known what is said ? For you shall be speaking into the air.

KJV: So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.

1 Corinthians 14:10

AMP: There are, I suppose, a great many kinds of languages in the world [unknown to us], and none is lacking in meaning.

ASV: There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and no [kind] is without signification.

BSB: Assuredly, there are many different languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.

DARBY: There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of undistinguishable sound.

DRA: There are, for example, so many kinds of tongues in this world; and none is without voice.

KJV: There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.

1 Corinthians 14:11

AMP: But if I do not know the meaning of the language, I will [appear to] be a foreigner to the one who is speaking [since he knows exactly what he is saying], and the one who is speaking will [appear to] be a foreigner to me.

ASV: If then I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh will be a barbarian unto me.

BSB: If, then, I do not know the meaning of someone’s language, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to me.

DARBY: If therefore I do not know the power of the sound, I shall be to him that speaks a barbarian, and he that speaks a barbarian for me.

DRA: If then I know not the power of the voice, I shall be to him to whom I speak a barbarian; and he that speaketh, a barbarian to me.

KJV: Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.

1 Corinthians 14:12

AMP: So it is with you, since you are so very eager to have spiritual gifts and manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in ways that will build up the church [spiritually].

ASV: So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.

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

DARBY: Thus *ye* also, since ye are desirous of spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the assembly.

DRA: So you also, forasmuch as you are zealous of spirits, seek to abound unto the edifying of the church.

KJV: Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:13

AMP: Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may [be gifted to] translate or explain [what he says].

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

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

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

DRA: And therefore he that speaketh by a tongue, let him pray that he may interpret.

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

1 Corinthians 14:14

AMP: For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unproductive [because it does not understand what my spirit is praying].

ASV: For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

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

DARBY: For if I pray with a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

DRA: For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is without fruit.

KJV: For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 14:15

AMP: Then what am I to do? I will pray with the spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me] and I will pray with the mind [using words I understand]; I will sing with the spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me] and I will sing with the mind [using words I understand].

ASV: What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

BSB: What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

DARBY: What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, but I will pray also with the understanding; I will sing with the spirit, but I will sing also with the understanding.

DRA: What is it then ? I will pray with the spirit, I will pray also with the understanding; I will sing with the spirit, I will sing also with the understanding.

KJV: What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

1 Corinthians 14:16

AMP: Otherwise if you bless [and give thanks to God] in the spirit only, how will any outsider or someone who is not gifted [in spiritual matters] say the “Amen” [of agreement] to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying? [1 Chr 16:36; Ps 106:48]

ASV: Else if thou bless with the spirit, how shall he that filleth the place of the unlearned say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he knoweth not what thou sayest?

BSB: Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?

DARBY: Since otherwise, if thou blessest with [the] spirit, how shall he who fills the place of the simple [Christian] say Amen, at thy giving of thanks, since he does not know what thou sayest?

DRA: Else if thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that holdeth the place of the unlearned say, Amen, to thy blessing ? because he knoweth not what thou sayest.

KJV: Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?

1 Corinthians 14:17

AMP: You are giving thanks well enough [in a way that God is glorified], but the other person [who does not understand you] is not edified [and spiritually strengthened since he cannot join in your thanksgiving].

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

BSB: You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.

DARBY: For *thou* indeed givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

DRA: For thou indeed givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

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

1 Corinthians 14:18

AMP: I thank God that I speak in [unknown] tongues more than all of you;

ASV: I thank God, I speak with tongues more than you all:

BSB: I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.

DARBY: I thank God I speak in a tongue more than all of you:

DRA: I thank my God I speak with all your tongues.

KJV: I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:

1 Corinthians 14:19

AMP: nevertheless, in public worship I would rather say five understandable words in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue [which others cannot understand].

ASV: howbeit in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

BSB: But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

DARBY: but in [the] assembly I desire to speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others also, [rather] than ten thousand words in a tongue.

DRA: But in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others also; than ten thousand words in a tongue.

KJV: Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

1 Corinthians 14:20

AMP: Brothers and sisters, do not be children [immature, childlike] in your thinking; be infants in [matters of] evil [completely innocent and inexperienced], but in your minds be mature [adults].

ASV: Brethren, be not children in mind: yet in malice be ye babes, but in mind be men.

BSB: Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

DARBY: Brethren, be not children in [your] minds, but in malice be babes; but in [your] minds be grown [men].

DRA: Brethren, do not become children in sense: but in malice be children, and in sense be perfect.

KJV: Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

1 Corinthians 14:21

AMP: It is written in the Law, “By men of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners I will speak to this people, and not even then will they listen to Me,” says the Lord. [Is 28:11, 12]

ASV: In the law it is written, By men of strange tongues and by the lips of strangers will I speak unto this people; and not even thus will they hear me, saith the Lord.

BSB: It is written in the Law:“By strange tongues and foreign lipsI will speak to this people,but even then they will not listen to Me,says the Lord.”

DARBY: It is written in the law, By people of other tongues, and by strange lips, will I speak to this people; and neither thus will they hear me, saith the Lord.

DRA: In the law it is written: In other tongues and other lips I will speak to this people; and neither so will they hear me, saith the Lord.

KJV: In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.

1 Corinthians 14:22

AMP: Therefore, [unknown] tongues are [meant] for a [supernatural] sign, not to believers but to unbelievers [who might be receptive]; while prophecy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people] is not for unbelievers but for believers.

ASV: Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to the unbelieving: but prophesying [is for a sign], not to the unbelieving, but to them that believe.

BSB: Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.

DARBY: So that tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe, but to unbelievers; but prophecy, not to unbelievers, but to those who believe.

DRA: Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to believers, but to unbelievers; but prophecies not to unbelievers, but to believers.

KJV: Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

1 Corinthians 14:23

AMP: So then, if the whole church gathers together and all of you speak in [unknown] tongues, and outsiders or those who are not gifted [in spiritual matters] or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind?

ASV: If therefore the whole church be assembled together and all speak with tongues, and there come in men unlearned or unbelieving, will they not say that ye are mad?

BSB: So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?

DARBY: If therefore the whole assembly come together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and simple [persons] enter in, or unbelievers, will not they say ye are mad?

DRA: If therefore the whole church come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in unlearned persons or infidels, will they not say that you are mad ?

KJV: If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?

1 Corinthians 14:24

AMP: But if all prophesy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people], and an unbeliever or outsider comes in, he is convicted [of his sins] by all, and he is called to account by all [because he can understand what is being said];

ASV: But if all prophesy, and there come in one unbelieving or unlearned, he is reproved by all, he is judged by all;

BSB: But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all,

DARBY: But if all prophesy, and some unbeliever or simple [person] come in, he is convicted of all, he is judged of all;

DRA: But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or an unlearned person, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all.

KJV: But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:

1 Corinthians 14:25

AMP: the secrets of his heart are laid bare. And so, falling on his face, he will worship God, declaring that God is really among you.

ASV: the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.

BSB: and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!”

DARBY: the secrets of his heart are manifested; and thus, falling upon [his] face, he will do homage to God, reporting that God is indeed amongst you.

DRA: The secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so, falling down on his face, he will adore God, affirming that God is among you indeed.

KJV: And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.

1 Corinthians 14:26

AMP: What then is the right course, believers? When you meet together, each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation (disclosure of special knowledge), a tongue, or an interpretation. Let everything be constructive and edifying and done for the good of all the church.

ASV: What is it then, brethren? When ye come together, each one hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

BSB: What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.

DARBY: What is it then, brethren? whenever ye come together, each [of you] has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to edification.

DRA: How is it then, brethren ? When you come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation: let all things be done to edification.

KJV: How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:27

AMP: If anyone speaks in a tongue, it should be limited to two or at the most three, and each one speaking in turn, and one must interpret [what is said].

ASV: If any man speaketh in a tongue, [let it be] by two, or at the most three, and [that] in turn; and let one interpret:

BSB: If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.

DARBY: If any one speak with a tongue, [let it be] two, or at the most three, and separately, and let one interpret;

DRA: If any speak with a tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and in course, and let one interpret.

KJV: If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.

1 Corinthians 14:28

AMP: But if there is no one to interpret, the one [who wishes to speak in a tongue] must keep silent in church; let him speak to himself and to God.

ASV: but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

BSB: But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.

DARBY: but if there be no interpreter, let him be silent in [the] assembly, and let him speak to himself and to God.

DRA: But if there be no interpreter, let him hold his peace in the church, and speak to himself and to God.

KJV: But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

1 Corinthians 14:29

AMP: Let two or three prophets speak [as inspired by the Holy Spirit], while the rest pay attention and weigh carefully what is said.

ASV: And let the prophets speak [by] two or three, and let the others discern.

BSB: Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.

DARBY: And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge.

DRA: And let the prophets speak, two or three; and let the rest judge.

KJV: Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

1 Corinthians 14:30

AMP: But if an inspired revelation is made to another who is seated, then the first one must be silent.

ASV: But if a revelation be made to another sitting by, let the first keep silence.

BSB: And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.

DARBY: But if there be a revelation to another sitting [there], let the first be silent.

DRA: But if any thing be revealed to another sitting, let the first hold his peace.

KJV: If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.

1 Corinthians 14:31

AMP: For [in this way] you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may be instructed and everyone may be encouraged;

ASV: For ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted;

BSB: For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.

DARBY: For ye can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all be encouraged.

DRA: For you may all prophesy one by one; that all may learn, and all may be exhorted:

KJV: For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

1 Corinthians 14:32

AMP: for the spirits of prophets are subject to the prophets [the prophecy is under the speaker’s control, and he can stop speaking];

ASV: and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets;

BSB: The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

DARBY: And spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

DRA: And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

KJV: And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

1 Corinthians 14:33

AMP: for God [who is the source of their prophesying] is not a God of confusion and disorder but of peace and order.As [is the practice] in all the churches of the saints (God’s people),

ASV: for God is not [a God] of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

BSB: For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace— as in all the churches of the saints.

DARBY: For God is not [a God] of disorder but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints.

DRA: For God is not the God of dissension, but of peace: as also I teach in all the churches of the saints.

KJV: For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

1 Corinthians 14:34

AMP: the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not authorized to speak, but are to take a subordinate place, as the Law says.

ASV: let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law.

BSB: Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.

DARBY: Let [your] women be silent in the assemblies, for it is not permitted to them to speak; but to be in subjection, as the law also says.

DRA: Let women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted them to speak, but to be subject, as also the law saith.

KJV: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

1 Corinthians 14:35

AMP: If there is anything they want to learn [that is, if they have questions about anything being said or taught], they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to talk in church.

ASV: And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.

BSB: If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.

DARBY: But if they wish to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is a shame for a woman to speak in assembly.

DRA: But if they would learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is a shame for a woman to speak in the church.

KJV: And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

1 Corinthians 14:36

AMP: Did the word of the Lord originate from you [Corinthians], or has it come to you only [so that you know best what God requires]?

ASV: What? was it from you that the word of God went forth? or came it unto you alone?

BSB: Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?

DARBY: Did the word of God go out from you, or did it come to you only?

DRA: Or did the word of God come out from you ? Or came it only unto you ?

KJV: What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?

1 Corinthians 14:37

AMP: If anyone thinks and claims that he is a prophet [a true spokesman for God] or spiritually astute [filled with and energized by the Holy Spirit], let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment.

ASV: If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him take knowledge of the things which I write unto you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.

BSB: If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.

DARBY: If any one thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him recognise the things that I write to you, that it is [the] Lord's commandment.

DRA: If any seem to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him know the things that I write to you, that they are the commandments of the Lord.

KJV: If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 14:38

AMP: If anyone does not recognize this [that it is a command of the Lord], he is not recognized [by God].

ASV: But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

BSB: But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored.

DARBY: But if any be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

DRA: But if any man know not, he shall not be known.

KJV: But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

1 Corinthians 14:39

AMP: Therefore, believers, desire earnestly to prophesy [to foretell the future, to speak a new message from God to the people], and do not forbid speaking in unknown tongues.

ASV: Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

BSB: So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

DARBY: So that, brethren, desire to prophesy, and do not forbid the speaking with tongues.

DRA: Wherefore, brethren, be zealous to prophesy; and forbid not to speak with tongues.

KJV: Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

1 Corinthians 14:40

AMP: But all things must be done appropriately and in an orderly manner.

ASV: But let all things be done decently and in order.

BSB: But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.

DARBY: But let all things be done comelily and with order.

DRA: But let all things be done decently, and according to order.

KJV: Let all things be done decently and in order.

1 Corinthians 14

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