1COR Chapter 14

1Cor 14

Paul encourages preaching in strange-Tongues but to Prophesy much more in known tongue

1 Moreover, pursue things of selfless-Love; be zealous for spiritual things, and at least prophesy more.

2 for the one preaching by tongue (glossa), preach not for men, and not for even one person to listen but God, for he preaches mysteries in the Spirit.

3 but, the one prophesying, is preaching unto edification (full structure) of men, even by exhortation and consolation.

4 the one preaching in tongue (un-acquired) is building up/edifying himself; but the one prophesying, builds up the church.

5 however, I want, you to preach in tongue, but, everybody should at least prophesy (speak by inspiration) more. Also, the greatest is the one prophesying or the one preaching in tongue, if aside not being interpreted, at least, for the church to receive edification (unto full-structure).

Speak in strange tongues towards the understanding of the church 

6 So now brethren, in case I come to you, preaching in (strange) tongues, what will you benefit? Except I preach to you, either in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophecy, or teaching; 

7 At the same time, a mechanical/lifeless things, whether pipe, or harp could give sounds. In case, there is no uniqueness of musical notes given, how will you know, it is by playing pipe/flute or by playing on the harp?

8 because, even in case, a trumpet gives indistinct sound, who will get ready unto warfare?

9 and you, likewise, in case you do not give a well-signified/intelligible words through tongues, how will they know what is being preached? No doubt, you will be preaching unto the air.

10 As so vast as this world is, perchance, there are voices/sounds among races/kindreds/nations, and no one is dumb/voiceless.

11 therefore, in case we know the power of sound/voice, we will not be preaching as foreigner even as we preach to foreigners (Barbarian/non-Greek) among us.

12 and likewise you, since you are Zealous-persons towards the SPIRIT, seek after edification of the church, at least to superabound/excel.

13 by this reason, the one preaching in tongues, should make prayer at least to interpret.

14 because, in case, I make prayer in tongue, I make the prayer to the SPIRIT, but my mind/intellect is unfruitful/non functional.

15 what is it then? As I make prayer to the SPIRIT, I will make prayer also by mind/intellect. And as I make melody to the SPIRIT even I will make melody also by mind.

16 in case you bless in the SPIRIT and since ignoramus persons fill up the place, how will they say Amen upon your thanksgiving? Since, they did not know what you have said.

17 for you indeed give thanks very well, but the other persons are not built up.

18 # I express gratitude for you all more as I preach in tongue to God #. 

19 But, in the church, I desire to preach five words by my mind/intellectual understanding, at least to indoctrinate/catechize others, rather than myriads of words in (strange) tongues.

speaking Unacquired tongue/language is a miracle to unbelievers who knows the language

20 Brethren, do not become children in cognitive faculty (rein). But in maliciousness, act as a baby; but become a full grown- age person in cognitive faculty,

21 in the law (by a prophet), it is written: in other tongues/languages and in the lips of other men, I will preach to this people, says the Supreme Lord, And they will not likewise listen to me. (Is 28:11-12)

22 thus, (strange) tongues is a wonder, not to those who have faith, but unto unbelievers/infidel; moreover, a prophecy is not for the unbelievers/infidel but for those who believe/have faith.

23 in case the whole church then, gather together, and all preach the same thing with tongues, however, upon entering in of an ignoramus person or unbeliever; will he not say that why raving as maniac?

24 but, in case all are prophesying, and certain unbeliever or ignoramus person enters, he will be scrutinized by all, and be convicted by all, 

25 the secret of his heart, will become manifest, and he will likewise fall down upon his face, and worship God, and really announce that, God is within you.

Orderliness in church meetings

26 how should it be then? Whenever you gather together, and  a brother who has a tongue also has an interpretation; and each person who has a Revelation, also has a psalm and has a teaching; for all things to be generated towards edification (full structure).

27 if someone preaches in tongue, by two or at most three each, and by allotment/portion, one will interpret/expound.

28 but, in case, there is no interpreter, he should keep silent in the church; however he could preach to himself, and to God.

29 the Prophets also should preach by two or three, and another person (allos) will discern/dissect thoroughly.

30 but, in case a thing is first of all, revealed to another person (allos), sit-down and keep silent. 

31 because, one person against all will be able to prophesy, at least everybody will learn, and all will be exhorted.

32 Even a prophet should be submissive to (other) prophet by the SPIRIT.

33 because God is not of disorder, but of Peace as in all the churches of the holy-saints.

Married Women/wives should not used their liberty to violate orderliness in the church - 1Tim 2:14 (this is still according to Moses law). 

34 married women/wives should keep silent in the church. it should not be turned over to/allowed for them to preach; but should be submissive, even as the (Moses) law says.

35 but if she wants to learn anything, she should ask her own husband at home; for, it is indecorum/shameful for wives/married woman to preach in the church.

36 has the the word of God proceeded forth from only you either? Or did it arrive unto you? (instance of Moriah miriam-Num 12:2) 

37 if anyone thinks to be a prophet, or spiritual, he should fully discern what I write to you, for they are precepts of the Lord.

38 but, if anyone does not know, he is ignorant.

Paul never outrightly talk down on speaking in strange tongues

39 Therefore, my brethren, be zealous to prophesy; and never hinder preaching in (strange) tongues.

40 and, all things will happen properly/decently according to regular arrangement/order.