1 Corinthians 14:23

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“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?”

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BSBPD

“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?”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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?”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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?”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“If, therefore, the whole assembly may come together, to the same place, and all may speak with tongues, and there may come in unlearned or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Corinthians 14:23 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Hosea 9:7The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived— let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility.
  2. John 10:20Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?”
  3. Acts 2:13But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”
  4. Acts 26:24At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”
  5. 1 Corinthians 11:18First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.

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