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1 Corinthians 14:2

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 2 For the one who speaks in a tongue speaks, not to men, but to God, for no one listens,+ but he speaks sacred secrets+ by the spirit.

1 Corinthians 14:2

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 2 ὁ The (one) γὰρ for λαλῶν speaking γλώσσῃ to tongue οὐκ not ἀνθρώποις to men λαλεῖ he is speaking ἀλλὰ but θεῷ, to God, οὐδεὶς no one γὰρ for ἀκούει, is hearing, πνεύματι to spirit δὲ but λαλεῖ he is speaking μυστήρια· mysteries;

1 Corinthians 14:2

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 2 For he that speaks in a tongue speaks, not to men, but to God, for no one listens,+ but he speaks sacred secrets+ by the spirit.

1 Corinthians 14:2

The Bible in Living English
- 2 * For he who speaks a language is speaking not to men but to God, for nobody understands, but in spirit he is speaking secrets;

1 Corinthians 14:2

American Standard Version
- 2 For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

1 Corinthians 14:2

The Emphasized Bible
- 2 For he that speaketh with a tongue Not unto men doth speak but unto God,—For no one understandeth, Although in spirit he is speaking sacred secrets;

1 Corinthians 14:2

King James Version
- 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

1 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 14

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 14:2
  
  speaks in a tongue: See study note on 1Co 12:10.