11 Therefore, if I do not know the meaning of the language, I will be a foreigner[a] to the speaker, and the speaker will be a foreigner to me. 12 So also you—since you are zealous(A) for spiritual gifts,[b](B) seek to excel in building up the church.

13 Therefore the person who speaks in a tongue should pray that he can interpret.

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Footnotes

  1. 14:11 Gk barbaros, or barbarian
  2. 14:12 Lit zealous of spirits

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