1 Corinthians 14:11

American Standard Version

If then I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh will be a barbarian unto me.

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1 Corinthians 14:11 in other translations

If then I don’t know the meaning of the sound, I would be to him who speaks a foreigner, and he who speaks would be a foreigner to me.

1 Corinthians 14:11 · World English Bible

1 Corinthians 14:11 in context

  1. 9So also ye, unless ye utter by the tongue speech easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking into the air.
  2. 10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and no kind is without signification.
  3. 11If then I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh will be a barbarian unto me.
  4. 12So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.
  5. 13Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret.