1 Corinthians 14:13

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“wherefore he who is speaking in an <FI>unknown<Fi> tongue--let him pray that he may interpret;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Corinthians 14:13 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Mark 11:24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
  2. John 14:13And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
  3. Acts 1:14With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
  4. Acts 4:29And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,
  5. Acts 8:15On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit.
  6. 1 Corinthians 12:10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
  7. 1 Corinthians 12:30Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
  8. 1 Corinthians 14:27If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.

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