Prophecy and Tongues

1 Corinthians 14:13

In 9 translations

BSB: Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.
KJV: Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
WEB: Therefore let him who speaks in another language pray that he may interpret.
ASV: Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret.
LSV: for this reason he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue—let him pray that he may interpret;
YLT: wherefore he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue — let him pray that he may interpret;
DBY: Wherefore let him that speaks with a tongue pray that he may interpret.
DRC: And therefore he that speaketh by a tongue, let him pray that he may interpret.
GNV: Wherefore, let him that speaketh a strange tongue, pray, that he may interprete.

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Where the editions differ

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NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read Διὸ (“For”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read Διόπερ (“Therefore”).

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SBLGNT: Διὸ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read Διὸ; Robinson–Pierpont read Διόπερ.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT: Διὸ ὁ λαλῶν γλώσσῃ προσευχέσθω ἵνα διερμηνεύῃ.
RP2018: Διόπερ ὁ λαλῶν γλώσσῃ προσευχέσθω ἵνα διερμηνεύῃ.
TR-Boyd: Διόπερ ὁ λαλῶν γλώσσῃ προσευχέσθω ἵνα διερμηνεύῃ.
SCR1894: διοπερ ο λαλων γλωσση προσευχεσθω ινα διερμηνευη

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

Language Interpretation Tongues (the Gift)Interpreter Tongue Tongues of Fire Corinth Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit Preaching Church, The

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

Mark 11:24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
John 14:13–14And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.
1 Corinthians 12:30Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
Acts 1:14With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
1 Corinthians 12:10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
Acts 8:15On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 14:27–28If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret. But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.
Acts 4:29–31And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness, as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant…

From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).