1 Corinthians 14:28

Updated: June 3, 2025

But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the assembly, and let him speak to himself, and to God.

World English Bible (WEB)

But{G1161} if{G3362} there be{G5600}{(G5753)} no{G3362} interpreter{G1328}, let him keep silence{G4601}{(G5720)} in{G1722} the church{G1577}; and{G1161} let him speak{G2980}{(G5720)} to himself{G1438}, and{G2532} to God{G2316}.

KJV with Strongs

(28) But if there's no interpreter they must stop speaking in the assembly and let them speak to themselves and to The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God.

The F.O.G

[28] If there's no interpreter present, keep silent in the gathering and speak to יהוה privately instead.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and if there may be no interpreter, let him be silent in an assembly, and to himself let him speak, and to God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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