28 If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and to God.
28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
28 But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God.
28 Otherwise, keep it between God and yourself.
28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God.
28 But if no one is present who can interpret, they must be silent in your church meeting and speak in tongues to God privately.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:28
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:26-33
(Read 1 Corinthians 14:26-33)
Religious exercises in public assemblies should have this view; Let all be done to edifying. As to the speaking in an unknown tongue, if another were present who could interpret, two miraculous gifts might be exercised at once, and thereby the church be edified, and the faith of the hearers confirmed at the same time. As to prophesying, two or three only should speak at one meeting, and this one after the other, not all at once. The man who is inspired by the Spirit of God will observe order and decency in delivering his revelations. God never teaches men to neglect their duties, or to act in any way unbecoming their age or station.