1 Corinthians 14:16

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?

BSB

Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?

WEB

Otherwise if you bless with the spirit, how will he who fills the place of the unlearned say the “Amen” at your giving of thanks, seeing he doesn’t know what you say?

YLT

since, if thou mayest bless with the spirit, he who is filling the place of the unlearned, how shall he say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, since what thou dost say he hath not known?

F.O.G Original

(16) Since if you bless in ruach-spirit how will the one who fills the place of the unskilled outsider say, “Amen” at your thankfulness since he doesn’t know what you’re saying.

F.O.G

(16) Since if you bless in ruach-spirit how will the one who fills the place of the unskilled outsider say, “Amen” at your thankfulness since he doesn’t know what you’re saying.

F.O.G MSG

¹⁶Otherwise, if you’re praising God with your spirit, how can visitors who don’t understand say “Amen” to your thanksgiving? They have no idea what you’re saying!