1 Corinthians 14:13

“Therefore the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.”

1 Corinthians 14:13 · direct translation from the Greek
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1 Corinthians 14:13, word by word

ThereforeΔιὸDio

therefore

"Therefore", "for this reason".

Where else “Dio” appears
speaksλαλῶνlalōn

speak

To use voice and words to communicate with others.

Where else “lalōn” appears
in a tongueγλώσσῃglōssēi

tongues

The gift of speaking in tongues the Spirit gives.

Where else “glōssēi” appears
should prayπροσευχέσθωproseuchesthō

pray

Pray: speak with God.

Where else “proseuchesthō” appears
he may interpretδιερμηνεύῃdiermēneuēi

explain, interpret

Explain, interpret; translate.

Where else “diermēneuēi” appears

The context

12So also you, since you are eager for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound in them for the building up of the assembly.

13 · This verse (above)

14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.

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