1 Corinthians 14:19 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others also; than ten thousand words in a tongue. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Nevertheless, in public worship, I would rather say five words with my understanding and intelligently in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a [strange] tongue (language). American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible But in the church I’d rather speak five words in my right mind than speak thousands of words in a tongue so that I can teach others. Catholic Public Domain Version But in the Church, I prefer to speak five words from my mind, so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in tongues. |