1 Corinthians 14:9

King James Version (KJV)

So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.

Translations

1 Corinthians 14:9 - Amplified Bible

Just so it is with you; if you in the [unknown] tongue speak words that are not intelligible, how will anyone understand what you are saying? For you will be talking into empty space!

1 Corinthians 14:9 - American Standard Version

So also ye, unless ye utter by the tongue speech easy to understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking into the air.

1 Corinthians 14:9 - Bible in Basic English

So if you, in using a strange tongue, say words which have no sense, how will anyone take in what you are saying? for you will be talking to the air.

1 Corinthians 14:9 - Darby Bible

Thus also *ye* with the tongue, unless ye give a distinct speech, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking to the air.

1 Corinthians 14:9 - English Standard Version

So with yourselves, if with your tongue you utter speech that is not intelligible, how will anyone know what is said? For you will be speaking into the air.

1 Corinthians 14:9 - King James Version

So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.

1 Corinthians 14:9 - La Biblia de las Americas

Asì también vosotros, a menos de que con la boca pronunciéis palabras inteligibles, ¿còmo se sabrá lo que decìs? Pues hablaréis al aire.

1 Corinthians 14:9 - The Message

So if you speak in a way no one can understand, what’s the point of opening your mouth? There are many languages in the world and they all mean something to someone. But if I don’t understand the language, it’s not going to do me much good. It’s no different with you. Since you’re so eager to participate in what God is doing, why don’t you concentrate on doing what helps everyone in the church?

1 Corinthians 14:9 - New American Standard Bible

So also you, unless you utter by the tongue speech that is clear, how will it be known what is spoken? For you will be speaking into the air.

1 Corinthians 14:9 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Asì también ustedes, a menos de que con la boca pronuncien palabras inteligibles, ¿còmo se sabrá lo que dicen? Pues hablarán al aire.

1 Corinthians 14:9 - World English Bible

So also you, unless you uttered by the tongue words easy to understand, how would it be known what is spoken? For you would be speaking into the air.

1 Corinthians 14:9 - Young's Living Translation

so also ye, if through the tongue, speech easily understood ye may not give -- how shall that which is spoken be known? for ye shall be speaking to air.

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