1 Corinthians 14:23

Updated: June 3, 2025

If therefore the whole assembly is assembled together and all speak with other languages, and unlearned or unbelieving people come in, won’t they say that you are crazy?

World English Bible (WEB)

If{G1437} therefore{G3767} the whole{G3650} church{G1577} be come together{G4905}{(G5632)} into{G1909} one place{G846}, and{G2532} all{G3956} speak{G2980}{(G5725)} with tongues{G1100}, and{G1161} there come in{G1525}{(G5632)} those that are unlearned{G2399}, or{G2228} unbelievers{G571}, will they{G2046} not{G3756} say{G2046}{(G5692)} that{G3754} ye are mad{G3105}{(G5736)}?

KJV with Strongs

(23) So then if the entire assembly, assembles together and all speak in tongues and unskilled outsiders or unbelievers enter, won't they say that you're mad.

The F.O.G

[23] If your whole church speaks in tongues when unbelievers enter, won't they think you've lost your minds? Confusion doesn't serve the gospel.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

If, therefore, the whole assembly may come together, to the same place, and all may speak with tongues, and there may come in unlearned or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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