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

King James 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, King James Version

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1 Corinthians 14 — Context

25

And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.

26

How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

27

If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; 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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Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

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If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.

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For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

1 Corinthians 14:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 14:28 say?
1 Corinthians 14:28 in the King James 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 (KJV): “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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