1 Corinthians 14:27

King James Version (KJV)

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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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.

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

29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

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1 Corinthians 14:27 in every translation

KJV King James Version: 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.
WEB World English Bible: If any man speaks in another language, let there be two, or at the most three, and in turn; and let one interpret.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.
ASV American Standard Version: 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:
YLT Young's Literal Translation: if an [unknown] tongue any one do speak, by two, or at the most, by three, and in turn, and let one interpret;
DBY Darby Translation: If any one speak with a tongue, [let it be] two, or at the most three, and separately, and let one interpret;
WBS Webster Bible: If any man speaketh in an unknown language, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.