1 Corinthians 14:28 asv — but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

American Standard Version

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

— 1 Corinthians 14:28, American Standard Version

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1 Corinthians 14 — Context

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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.

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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.

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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:

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

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And let the prophets speak by two or three, and let the others discern.

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

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

1 Corinthians 14:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Corinthians 14:28 say?
1 Corinthians 14:28 in the American Standard Version reads: “but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. ”
Where is 1 Corinthians 14:28 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 14:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, verse 28.
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 14:28.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 14:28 in?
1 Corinthians 14:28 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 14:28?
1 Corinthians 14:28 reads (ASV): “but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. ” 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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