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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:19 however, in the church I desire to speak five words with my mind so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:19 nevertheless, in public worship I would rather say five understandable words in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue [which others cannot understand]. |
Subject: Why five words? |
Bible Note: Hi Truth Seeker or anyone interested in 1 Cor. 14. The number seven is associated in the bible with completeness and in this chapter you can be be completely edified in the use of tongues. "What is the bottom line then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification." When the apostle Paul speaks about the mind, I look for five words. If I shouldn't say this, forgive me, but for me I found the five words spoken of in l Cor 14:19 "I desire to speak five words with my mind, that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue." I found them in verses 16, 17 and back in verse 2. |