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1 Corinthians 14:13

1 Corinthians 14:13
Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue,.... The Hebrew, or any other, the gift of speaking with which is…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Pray that he may interpret - Let him ask of God ability that he may explain it clearly to the church. It would seem…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Pray that he may interpret - Let him who speaks or reads the prophetic declarations in the Old Testament, in that tongue…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 14:6-14

In this paragraph he goes on to show how vain a thing the ostentation of speaking unknown and unintelligible language…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

pray that he may interpret Cf. 1Co 14:14; 1Co 14:14. This passage may mean (1) pray that he may receive the faculty of…