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.

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"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 14:27, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 14 — Context

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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.

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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.”

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Church Order 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.

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

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

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

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

1 Corinthians 14:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Corinthians 14:27 say?
1 Corinthians 14:27 in the NET Bible reads: “If someone speaks in a tongue, it should be two, or at the most three, one after the other, and someone must interpret.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 14:27 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 14:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, verse 27.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 14:27.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 14:27 in?
1 Corinthians 14:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 14:27?
1 Corinthians 14:27 reads (NET): “If someone speaks in a tongue, it should be two, or at the most three, one after the other, and someone must interpret.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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