1 Corinthians 14:11-13
International Standard Version
11 If I don’t know the meaning of the language,[a] I will be a foreigner to the speaker and the speaker will be a foreigner to me. 12 In the same way, since you’re so desirous of spiritual gifts, you must keep on desiring them for building up the church.
13 Therefore, the person who speaks in a foreign language should pray for the ability to interpret it.
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1 Corinthians 14:11-13
New International Version
11 If then I do not grasp the meaning of what someone is saying, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and the speaker is a foreigner to me.(A) 12 So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit,(B) try to excel in those that build up(C) the church.
13 For this reason the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say.(D)
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