1 Corinthians 14:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
Else when you shall bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupies the room of the unlearned say Amen at your giving of thanks, seeing he understands not what you says?
1 Corinthians 14:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Else if thou bless with the spirit, how shall he that filleth the place of the unlearned say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he knoweth not what thou sayest?
1 Corinthians 14:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?
1 Corinthians 14:16 (BSB)
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What does 1 Corinthians 14:16 say?
1 Corinthians 14:16 in modern King James wording reads: "Else when you shall bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupies the room of the unlearned say Amen at your giving of thanks, seeing he understands not what you says?"
Where is 1 Corinthians 14:16 found in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 14:16 is verse 16 of chapter 14 of the book of 1 Corinthians, in the New Testament. 1 Corinthians has 16 chapters.
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