King James Bible
KJVFor he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
Translation Comparison
1 Corinthians 14:2
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse 1 Corinthians 14:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For he that speaketh in a tongue, speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man heareth. Yet by the Spirit he speaketh mysteries. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but to God: for no one hears; but in spirit he speaks mysteries. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For he that speaketh in an unknown language, speaketh not to men, but to God: for no man understandeth him; yet in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. | |
World English BibleWEB | For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | for he who is speaking in an unknown tongue — to men he doth not speak, but to God, for no one doth hearken, and in spirit he doth speak secrets; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For he that speaks in an unknown tongue speaks not to men, but to God: for no man understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | For he who speaks in an unknown tongue is not speaking to men, but to God; for no one understands him. Yet in the Spirit he is speaking secret truths. |
American Standard Version
ASVFor he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFor he that speaketh in a tongue, speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man heareth. Yet by the Spirit he speaketh mysteries.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but to God: for no one hears; but in spirit he speaks mysteries.
English Revised Version
ERVFor he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor he that speaketh in an unknown language, speaketh not to men, but to God: for no man understandeth him; yet in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
World English Bible
WEBFor he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTfor he who is speaking in an unknown tongue — to men he doth not speak, but to God, for no one doth hearken, and in spirit he doth speak secrets;
American King James Version
AKJVFor he that speaks in an unknown tongue speaks not to men, but to God: for no man understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTFor he who speaks in an unknown tongue is not speaking to men, but to God; for no one understands him. Yet in the Spirit he is speaking secret truths.
King James Bible
KJVFor he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
American Standard Version
ASVFor he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFor he that speaketh in a tongue, speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man heareth. Yet by the Spirit he speaketh mysteries.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but to God: for no one hears; but in spirit he speaks mysteries.
English Revised Version
ERVFor he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor he that speaketh in an unknown language, speaketh not to men, but to God: for no man understandeth him; yet in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
World English Bible
WEBFor he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTfor he who is speaking in an unknown tongue — to men he doth not speak, but to God, for no one doth hearken, and in spirit he doth speak secrets;
American King James Version
AKJVFor he that speaks in an unknown tongue speaks not to men, but to God: for no man understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTFor he who speaks in an unknown tongue is not speaking to men, but to God; for no one understands him. Yet in the Spirit he is speaking secret truths.