English Bible Presentation Sharing - 1-Corinthians Book, chapter 14, verse 53 in Net Version

1 Corinthians 14 : 1 (NET)

Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14 : 2 (NET)

For the one speaking in a tongue does not speak to people but to God, for no one understands; he is speaking mysteries by the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 14 : 3 (NET)

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.

1 Corinthians 14 : 4 (NET)

The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

1 Corinthians 14 : 5 (NET)

I wish you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be strengthened.

1 Corinthians 14 : 6 (NET)

Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I help you unless I speak to you with a revelation or with knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

1 Corinthians 14 : 7 (NET)

It is similar for lifeless things that make a sound, like a flute or harp. Unless they make a distinction in the notes, how can what is played on the flute or harp be understood?

1 Corinthians 14 : 8 (NET)

If, for example, the trumpet makes an unclear sound, who will get ready for battle?

1 Corinthians 14 : 9 (NET)

It is the same for you. If you do not speak clearly with your tongue, how will anyone know what is being said? For you will be speaking into the air.

1 Corinthians 14 : 10 (NET)

There are probably many kinds of languages in the world, and none is without meaning.

1 Corinthians 14 : 11 (NET)

If then I do not know the meaning of a language, I will be a foreigner to the speaker and the speaker a foreigner to me.

1 Corinthians 14 : 12 (NET)

It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.

1 Corinthians 14 : 13 (NET)

So then, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.

1 Corinthians 14 : 14 (NET)

If I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unproductive.

1 Corinthians 14 : 15 (NET)

What should I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing praises with my spirit, but I will also sing praises with my mind.

1 Corinthians 14 : 16 (NET)

Otherwise, if you are praising God with your spirit, how can someone without the gift say "Amen" to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?

1 Corinthians 14 : 17 (NET)

For you are certainly giving thanks well, but the other person is not strengthened.

1 Corinthians 14 : 18 (NET)

I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you,

1 Corinthians 14 : 19 (NET)

but in the church I want to speak five words with my mind to instruct others, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue.

1 Corinthians 14 : 20 (NET)

Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking. Instead, be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.

1 Corinthians 14 : 21 (NET)

It is written in the law: "By people with strange tongues and by the lips of strangers I will speak to this people, yet not even in this way will they listen to me," says the Lord.

1 Corinthians 14 : 22 (NET)

So then, tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers.

1 Corinthians 14 : 23 (NET)

So if the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and unbelievers or uninformed people enter, will they not say that you have lost your minds?

1 Corinthians 14 : 24 (NET)

But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or uninformed person enters, he will be convicted by all, he will be called to account by all.

1 Corinthians 14 : 25 (NET)

The secrets of his heart are disclosed, and in this way he will fall down with his face to the ground and worship God, declaring, "God is really among you."

1 Corinthians 14 : 26 (NET)

What should you do then, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a song, has a lesson, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all these things be done for the strengthening of the church.

1 Corinthians 14 : 27 (NET)

If someone speaks in a tongue, it should be two, or at the most three, one after the other, and someone must interpret.

1 Corinthians 14 : 28 (NET)

But if there is no interpreter, he should be silent in the church. Let him speak to himself and to God.

1 Corinthians 14 : 29 (NET)

Two or three prophets should speak and the others should evaluate what is said.

1 Corinthians 14 : 30 (NET)

And if someone sitting down receives a revelation, the person who is speaking should conclude.

1 Corinthians 14 : 31 (NET)

For you can all prophesy one after another, so all can learn and be encouraged.

1 Corinthians 14 : 32 (NET)

Indeed, the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets,

1 Corinthians 14 : 33 (NET)

for God is not characterized by disorder but by peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

1 Corinthians 14 : 34 (NET)

the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak. Rather, let them be in submission, as in fact the law says.

1 Corinthians 14 : 35 (NET)

If they want to find out about something, they should ask their husbands at home, because it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in church.

1 Corinthians 14 : 36 (NET)

Did the word of God begin with you, or did it come to you alone?

1 Corinthians 14 : 37 (NET)

If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, he should acknowledge that what I write to you is the Lord's command.

1 Corinthians 14 : 38 (NET)

If someone does not recognize this, he is not recognized.

1 Corinthians 14 : 39 (NET)

So then, brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid anyone from speaking in tongues.

1 Corinthians 14 : 40 (NET)

And do everything in a decent and orderly manner.