Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 14:14
American Standard Version
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
Amplified® Bible
For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit [by the Holy Spirit within me] prays, but my mind is unproductive [it bears no fruit and helps nobody].
Contemporary English Version
For example, if I use an unknown language in my prayers, my spirit prays but my mind is useless.
Darby English Version
For if I pray with a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
Good News Bible
For if I pray in this way, my spirit prays indeed, but my mind has no part in it.
International Standard Version
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is not productive.
King James Version
For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
New American Standard Bible
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
New International Version
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
New King James Version
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind proves unfruitful.
Young's Literal Translation
for if I pray in an `unknown' tongue, my spirit doth pray, and my understanding is unfruitful.
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