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1 Corinthians 14:24

But suppose all of you are prophesying when those unbelievers and outsiders come in. They will realize that they are sinners, and they will want to change their ways because of what you are saying.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Conviction;   Language;   Preaching;   Tongues (the Gift);   The Topic Concordance - Prophecy and Prophets;   Tongues;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Prophecy, prophet;   Tongues;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Hearing the Word of God;   Worship of God;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Church;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Corinthians, First Epistle to the;   Ethics;   Spiritual Gifts;   Tongues, Gift of;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Apocalypse;   Edification;   Holy Spirit;   Presence;   Prophecy Prophet Prophetess;   Reproof;   Unbelief;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Edification;   Prophecy, Prophet;   Tongues, Gift of;   2 Unlearned Ignorant;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Prophecy;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Millenarians;   Synagogue;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Convict;   Evidence;   Faithless;   Ignorance;   Of;   Unlearned;   Worship;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
But if all are prophesying and some unbeliever or outsider comes in, he is convicted by all and is called to account by all.
King James Version (1611)
But if all prophesie, and there come in one that beleeueth not, or one vnlearned: he is conuinced of all, he is iudged of all.
King James Version
But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:
English Standard Version
But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all,
New American Standard Bible
But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all;
New Century Version
But suppose everyone is prophesying and some people come in who do not believe or do not understand. If everyone is prophesying, their sin will be shown to them, and they will be judged by all that they hear.
Amplified Bible
But if all prophesy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people], and an unbeliever or outsider comes in, he is convicted [of his sins] by all, and he is called to account by all [because he can understand what is being said];
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an ungifted man enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all;
Legacy Standard Bible
But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed man enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all;
Berean Standard Bible
But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all,
Complete Jewish Bible
But if you all prophesy, and some unbeliever or uninstructed person enters, he is convicted of sin by all, he is brought under judgment by all,
Darby Translation
But if all prophesy, and some unbeliever or simple [person] come in, he is convicted of all, he is judged of all;
Easy-to-Read Version
But suppose you are all prophesying and someone comes in who does not believe or who is without understanding. Their sin will be shown to them, and they will be judged by everything you say.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But if all prophecie, and there come in one that beleeueth not, or one vnlearned, hee is rebuked of all men, and is iudged of all,
George Lamsa Translation
But if all prophesy, and an unlearned man or an unbeliever enter, he will be convinced by all, and he will be set right by all.
Good News Translation
But if everyone is proclaiming God's message when some unbelievers or ordinary people come in, they will be convinced of their sin by what they hear. They will be judged by all they hear,
Lexham English Bible
But if all prophesy, and some unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is judged by all,
Literal Translation
But if all prophesy, and some unbeliever or one not instructed comes in, he is convicted by all, he is judged by all.
American Standard Version
But if all prophesy, and there come in one unbelieving or unlearned, he is reproved by all, he is judged by all;
Bible in Basic English
But if all are teaching as prophets, and a man without faith or knowledge comes in, he is tested by all, he is judged by all;
Hebrew Names Version
But if all prophesy, and someone unbelieving or unlearned comes in, he is reproved by all, and he is judged by all.
International Standard Version
But if everyone is prophesying, when an unbeliever or an uneducated person comes in he will be convicted by all and examined by all.
Etheridge Translation
24 And if all should prophesy, and there come in to you the ignorant, or of those who believe not, he is convicted [fn] by you all, and reproved by you all;
Murdock Translation
But if ye should be all prophesying, and one unlearned or an unbeliever should come among you, he is explored by you all, and rebuked by you all;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But yf all prophesie, and there come in one ye beleueth not, or one vnlearned: he is rebuked of all men, and is iudged of euery man:
English Revised Version
But if all prophesy, and there come in one unbelieving or unlearned, he is reproved by all, he is judged by all;
World English Bible
But if all prophesy, and someone unbelieving or unlearned comes in, he is reproved by all, and he is judged by all.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Whereas if all prophesy, and there come in an unbeliever, or an ignorant person, he is convicted by all, he is judged by all:
Weymouth's New Testament
If, on the other hand, every one is prophesying and an unbeliever or an ungifted man comes in, he is convicted by all and closely examined by all,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But if alle men prophecien, if ony vnfeithful man or idiot entre, he is conuyct of alle, he is wiseli demyd of alle.
Update Bible Version
But if all prophesy, and an unbelieving or unlearned one comes in, he is reproved by all, he is judged by all;
Webster's Bible Translation
But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or [one] unlearned, he is convinced by all, he is judged by all:
New English Translation
But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or uninformed person enters, he will be convicted by all, he will be called to account by all.
New King James Version
But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is convicted by all.
New Living Translation
But if all of you are prophesying, and unbelievers or people who don't understand these things come into your meeting, they will be convicted of sin and judged by what you say.
New Life Bible
But if a man who is not a Christian comes to your church meeting while you are all speaking God's Word, he will understand that he is a sinner by what he hears. He will know he is guilty.
New Revised Standard
But if all prophesy, an unbeliever or outsider who enters is reproved by all and called to account by all.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, if, all, be prophesying, - and there come in one who is unbelieving or unskilled, he is convicted by all, he is searched by all, the secrets of his heart, become manifest,
Douay-Rheims Bible
But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not or an unlearned person, he is convinced of all: he is judged of all.
Revised Standard Version
But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all,
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
But and yf all prophesy and ther come in one that beleveth not or one vnlearned he is rebuked of all men and is iudged of every man:
Young's Literal Translation
and if all may prophecy, and any one may come in, an unbeliever or unlearned, he is convicted by all, he is discerned by all,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But yff all prophecied, and there came in one yt beleueth not, or one vnlerned, he shulde be rebuked of them all, and iudged of all,
Mace New Testament (1729)
but if you all expound, and an unbeliever, or one unlearned come in, he is examin'd by all, he is tryed by all:
Simplified Cowboy Version
But if they come in and hear the word of God and understand it, then they will be convicted of their sin. They will have no excuse except to know the truth or deny him.

Contextual Overview

21 In the Scriptures the Lord says, "I will use strangers who speak unknown languages to talk to my people. They will speak to them in foreign languages, but still my people won't listen to me." 22 Languages that others don't know may mean something to unbelievers, but not to the Lord's followers. Prophecy, on the other hand, is for followers, not for unbelievers. 23 Suppose everyone in your worship service started speaking unknown languages, and some outsiders or some unbelievers come in. Won't they think you are crazy? 24 But suppose all of you are prophesying when those unbelievers and outsiders come in. They will realize that they are sinners, and they will want to change their ways because of what you are saying. 25 They will tell what is hidden in their hearts. Then they will kneel down and say to God, "We are certain that you are with these people."

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

he is convinced: 1 Corinthians 2:15, John 1:47-49, John 4:29, Acts 2:37, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 4:13

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 19:20 - when they 1 Chronicles 25:1 - prophesy Mark 12:17 - And they Luke 4:32 - General John 4:19 - I perceive John 8:7 - and said John 16:8 - reprove Acts 13:1 - prophets Acts 24:25 - Felix Romans 1:14 - to the unwise Romans 1:16 - for it is Romans 12:6 - whether 1 Corinthians 12:10 - prophecy 1 Corinthians 14:1 - prophesy 1 Corinthians 14:16 - unlearned 1 Corinthians 14:39 - covet Titus 1:9 - to convince James 2:9 - are 1 John 3:20 - if

Cross-References

Genesis 14:7
They went back to the city of Enmishpat, better known as Kadesh. Then they captured all the land that belonged to the Amalekites, and they defeated the Amorites who were living in Hazazon-Tamar.
Genesis 14:8
At Siddim Valley, the armies of the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Bela fought the armies of King Chedorlaomer of Elam, King Tidal of Goiim, King Amraphel of Babylonia, and King Arioch of Ellasar. The valley
Genesis 14:13
At this time Abram the Hebrew was living near the oaks that belonged to Mamre the Amorite. Mamre and his brothers Eshcol and Aner were Abram's friends. Someone who had escaped from the battle told Abram
Genesis 14:14
that his nephew Lot had been taken away. Three hundred eighteen of Abram's servants were fighting men, so he took them and followed the enemy as far north as the city of Dan.
Genesis 14:15
That night, Abram divided up his troops, attacked from all sides, and won a great victory. But some of the enemy escaped to the town of Hobah north of Damascus,
Proverbs 3:27
Do all you can for everyone who deserves your help.
Matthew 7:12
Treat others as you want them to treat you. This is what the Law and the Prophets are all about.
1 Timothy 5:18
It is just as the Scriptures say, "Don't muzzle an ox when you are using it to grind grain." You also know the saying, "Workers are worth their pay."

Gill's Notes on the Bible

But if all prophecy,.... That is, all that speak publicly in the church, not together, but in their order, one after another, as is hereafter directed:

and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned; an unbeliever that has only the knowledge of his mother tongue, in which prophesying or preaching is used:

he is convinced of all, he is judged of all; of all the prophets or preachers; they all reprove him, and detect his secret, as the Arabic version renders the words; and to the same purport the Ethiopic. This must be understood of such persons whom the Spirit of God, under, and by the ministry of the word, powerfully works upon; whose hearts he opens to receive the word, and to whom he effectually applies it; whom he convinces of sin, righteousness, and judgment, shows the evil of their hearts and ways, reproves their errors, convicts them of their mistakes, and informs their judgments, and condemns all their principles and practices which are not agreeably to the word of God.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But if all prophesy - See the note at 1 Corinthians 14:1. If all, in proper order and time, shall utter the truths of religion in a language intelligible to all.

Or one unlearned - One unacquainted with the nature of Christianity, or the truths of the gospel.

He is convinced of all - He will be convinced by all that speak. He will understand what is said; he will see its truth and force, and be will be satisfied of the truth of Christianity. The word here rendered “convinced” (ἐλέγχετἀι elengchetai) is rendered “reprove” in John 16:8, “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,” etc. Its proper meaning is to “convict,” to show one to be wrong; and then to rebuke, reprove, admonish, etc. Here it means, evidently, that the man would be convicted, or convinced of his error and of his sin; he would see that his former opinions and practice had been wrong; he would see and acknowledge the force and truth of the Christian sentiments which should be uttered, and would acknowledge the error of his former opinions and life. The following verse shows that the apostle means something more than a mere convincing of the understanding, or a mere conviction that his opinions had been erroneous. He evidently refers to what is now known also as “conviction” for sin; that is, a deep sense of the depravity of the heart, of the errors and follies of the past life, accompanied with mental anxiety, distress, and alarm. The force of truth, and the appeals which should be made, and the observation of the happy effects of religion, would convince him that he was a sinner, and show him also his need of a Saviour.

He is judged by all - By all that speak; by all that they say. The “effect” of what they say shall be, as it were, to pass a “judgment” on his former life; or to condemn him. What is said will be approved by his own conscience, and will have the effect to condemn him in his own view as a lost sinner. This is now the effect of faithful preaching, to produce deep self-condemnation in the minds of sinners.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 24. But if all prophecy — If all those who teach do it in the tongue which all understand; if an unbeliever, or one who knows nothing of the sacred language, come in and hear things just suited to his own state, he is convicted by all, and he is judged by all.


 
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