Nehr · 1 Corinthians 14

1 Corinthians 14:19

Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

1 Corinthians 14:19, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

However in the assembly I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language.

American Standard Version (ASV)

howbeit in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but in an assembly I wish to speak five words through my understanding, that others also I may instruct, rather than myriads of words in an <FI>unknown<Fi> tongue.

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