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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:28 but if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:28 But if there is no one to interpret, the one [who wishes to speak in a tongue] must keep silent in church; let him speak to himself and to God. |
Subject: Speak in tongue to himself and God? |
Bible Note: Greetings David! Allow me to touch upon a couple of your points. First of all, in your translation, you left out two imporant words ('to yourself', and 'to God'). So, the literal translation of v. 28 should read: "If and no there is an interpreter, let him keep silent in church, but let him speak to himself and to God." 'To himself' and 'to God' are both direct objects of 'speak', which is a command. Therefore, I would also question some of your exgesis of the passage. Paul is not arguing that uninterpreted tongues is bad, but that interpreted tongues is better. Verse 11 makes the point of his two illustrations quite clear - it is important to understand the meaning of what is said. Paul then goes on to stress the importance of interpreting the tongue so that others may give thanks and praise with you. However, v. 28 deals with the situation when there is no interpreter present. In this case, the speaker is no keep silent publically, and speak to himself and to God. This is a command. However one cut's it, it is quite clear that v. 28 refers to 'speaking to himself and to God'. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |