1 Corinthians 14:13

Prophecy and Tongues

12It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.13Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.

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Berean Standard Bible
Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.
American Standard Version (1901)
Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret.
Bible in Basic English
For this reason, let the man who has the power of using tongues make request that he may, at the same time, be able to give the sense.
Douay-Rheims 1899
And therefore he that speaketh by a tongue, let him pray that he may interpret.
Free Bible Version
Anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that they're able to translate what they say.
Geneva Bible 1599
Wherefore, let him that speaketh a strange tongue, pray, that he may interprete.
King James (Authorized) Version
Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
Plain English Version
So in your meetings, if anyone talks in a special language, they have to ask God to show them what those words mean so they can tell everybody the message.
Translation for Translators
So, those who have the ability to speak in languages [MTY] that they have not learned should pray that God will give them the ability to explain the meaning of what they say.
Unlocked Literal Bible
So the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.
Noah Webster Bible
Wherefore, let him that speaketh in an unknown language, pray that he may interpret.
World English Bible
Therefore let him who speaks in another language pray that he may interpret.
Young's Literal Translation
wherefore he who is speaking in an [unknown] tongue — let him pray that he may interpret;