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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />You are giving thanks well enough, but no one else is edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You will be giving thanks very well, but it won’t strengthen the people who hear you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For you may be giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not being built up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For truly you are giving thanks well, but the other is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For you indeed give thanks well, but the other is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you are giving thanks well <i>enough,</i> but the other person is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For you are giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For you are giving thanks well enough, but the other man is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For you are giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You are giving thanks well enough [in a way that God is glorified], but the other person [who does not understand you] is not edified [and spiritually strengthened since he cannot join in your thanksgiving].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you may very well be giving thanks, but the other person is not being built up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you may very well be giving thanks, but the other person is not being built up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You may be worshiping God in a wonderful way, but no one else will be helped. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Your prayer of thanksgiving may be very good, but it doesn't help other people grow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Even if your prayer of thanks to God is quite good, other people are not helped at all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />It's good for you to give thanks, but it does not build up the other person. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For you are certainly giving thanks well, but the other person is not strengthened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For you truly give thanks well, but the other person is not built up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Rightly enough you are giving thanks, and yet your neighbor is not benefited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For you most certainly give thanks well, but the other person is not built up. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For you, indeed, give thanks well, but the other is not built up!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For truly you are giving thanks well, but the other is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for thou, indeed, dost give thanks well, but the other is not built up!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For thou truly givest thanks well, but the other is not built up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For thou indeed givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In this case, certainly, you give thanks well, but the other person is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For you may be giving thanks very well, but the other is not built up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For you may give thanks well enough, but the other person is not built up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For indeed you bless well, but your fellow man is not enlightened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For you bless well, but your neighbor is not edified.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For you give thanks well, but the other is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For you indeed bless beautifully, but the other is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For thou indeed givest thanks to God well, but another man is not edified by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />thy thanksgiving indeed is right, but the other is not all edified by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Rightly enough you are giving thanks, and yet your neighbor is not benefited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />For you, verily, give thanks well, but the other is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />thou indeed givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3030" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Prophecy and Tongues</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>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? <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You may</a> <a href="/greek/2168.htm" title="2168: eucharisteis (V-PIA-2S) -- From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.">be giving thanks</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/2573.htm" title="2573: kalōs (Adv) -- Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.">well enough,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: heteros (Adj-NMS) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">other one</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3618.htm" title="3618: oikodomeitai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.">is not edified.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-1.htm">1 Corinthians 13:1</a></span><br />If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a></span><br />So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a></span><br />Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a></span><br />And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. / Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-9.htm">James 3:9-10</a></span><br />With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. / Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a></span><br />If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4-11</a></span><br />And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. / Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-46.htm">Acts 10:46</a></span><br />For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-6.htm">Acts 19:6</a></span><br />And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-11.htm">Isaiah 28:11-12</a></span><br />Indeed, with mocking lips and foreign tongues, He will speak to this people / to whom He has said: “This is the place of rest, let the weary rest; this is the place of repose.” But they would not listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a></span><br />Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-4.htm">Isaiah 32:4</a></span><br />The mind of the rash will know and understand, and the stammering tongue will speak clearly and fluently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-19.htm">Isaiah 33:19</a></span><br />You will no longer see the insolent, a people whose speech is unintelligible, who stammer in a language you cannot understand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For you truly give thanks well, but the other is not edified.</p><p class="hdg">but.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/14-4.htm">1 Corinthians 14:4,6</a></b></br> He that speaketh in an <i>unknown</i> tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/41-11.htm">Benefited</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-16.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-5.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-5.htm">Edified</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-21.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/micah/7-20.htm">Givest</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-2.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-6.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-31.htm">Rightly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-16.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-18.htm">Verily</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">Benefited</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">Built</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Edified</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-6.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/genesis/28-22.htm">Givest</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/galatians/5-14.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-19.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/galatians/4-17.htm">Rightly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-18.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-10.htm">Verily</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">Prophecy is commended,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-2.htm">and preferred before speaking in tongues,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-6.htm">by a comparison drawn from musical instruments.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Both must be referred to edification,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-22.htm">as to their true and proper end.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">The true use of each is taught,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-27.htm">and the abuse rebuked.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Women in the churches.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The phrase "giving thanks well enough" suggests that speaking in tongues can be a genuine expression of gratitude to God. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of thanksgiving, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a>, which encourages believers to give thanks in all circumstances. The act of giving thanks is a vital part of worship and personal devotion, reflecting a heart aligned with God's will. However, Paul emphasizes that while the individual may be spiritually uplifted, the communal aspect of worship is crucial.<p><b>but the other one is not edified</b><br>Paul's primary concern in this chapter is the edification of the church body. The term "edified" refers to building up or strengthening the faith of others. In the early church, gatherings were meant to be mutually beneficial, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Ephesians 4:12</a>, which speaks of equipping the saints for the work of ministry and building up the body of Christ. The use of tongues, if not interpreted, does not contribute to the understanding or spiritual growth of others present. This reflects the cultural and historical context of the Corinthian church, where public worship was intended to be orderly and intelligible, as outlined in <a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a>. The emphasis on edification underscores the importance of love and consideration for others, a central theme in Paul's teachings, particularly in <a href="/1_corinthians/13.htm">1 Corinthians 13</a>, the chapter preceding this one.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with guidance on spiritual gifts and orderly worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a></b><br>A diverse and spiritually gifted congregation facing issues of disorder and misunderstanding regarding spiritual gifts.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/speaking_in_tongues.htm">Speaking in Tongues</a></b><br>A spiritual gift that was causing confusion and division in the Corinthian church due to its misuse and lack of interpretation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/edification.htm">Edification</a></b><br>A key theme in this chapter, referring to the building up of the church community through understandable and beneficial communication.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/thanksgiving.htm">Thanksgiving</a></b><br>The act of giving thanks to God, which Paul acknowledges as good but emphasizes the need for communal edification.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_edification.htm">The Importance of Edification</a></b><br>In all spiritual practices, prioritize the edification of the church community. Personal spiritual experiences should not overshadow the collective growth and understanding of the congregation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_spiritual_gifts.htm">Understanding Spiritual Gifts</a></b><br>Spiritual gifts, such as speaking in tongues, should be exercised with the intent of benefiting the entire church. Seek interpretation or choose gifts that clearly communicate God's message to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_thanksgiving.htm">The Role of Thanksgiving</a></b><br>While personal thanksgiving is valuable, ensure that it contributes to the spiritual growth of others. Consider how your expressions of gratitude can inspire and uplift the community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_in_worship.htm">Order in Worship</a></b><br>Maintain order and clarity in worship services to ensure that all participants are edified. This reflects God's nature of peace and order, as opposed to confusion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuing_love_and_unity.htm">Pursuing Love and Unity</a></b><br>Love should be the guiding principle in the use of spiritual gifts. Aim for unity and mutual edification, reflecting Christ's love in all interactions within the church.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_speaking_in_tongues.htm">What is the gift of speaking in tongues?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_show_daily_compassion.htm">What is the purpose of speaking in tongues?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_christian_witnessing.htm">What is Christian witnessing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_many_smart_people_atheists.htm">Why does God allow so many intelligent people to remain atheists if He wants all to believe?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">For thou verily givest thanks well.</span>--It is here implied that speaking in a tongue was, as regards an individual, an acceptable mode of worship, and it is the public use of it that all throughout this passage the Apostle is dealing with.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Well</span>. It is good and honourable for thee to utter the voice of Eucharist; but if this be done in the unintelligible tongue, what does the Church profit? <span class="cmt_word">The other.</span> The "layman" or "ungifted person." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">You {may}</span><br /><span class="grk">σὺ</span> <span class="translit">(sy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be giving thanks</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐχαριστεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(eucharisteis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2168.htm">Strong's 2168: </a> </span><span class="str2">From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">well enough,</span><br /><span class="grk">καλῶς</span> <span class="translit">(kalōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2573.htm">Strong's 2573: </a> </span><span class="str2">Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλ’</span> <span class="translit">(all’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">other one</span><br /><span class="grk">ἕτερος</span> <span class="translit">(heteros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is not edified.</span><br /><span class="grk">οἰκοδομεῖται</span> <span class="translit">(oikodomeitai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3618.htm">Strong's 3618: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">1 Corinthians 14:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">1 Corinthians 14:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">1 Corinthians 14:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">1 Corinthians 14:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">1 Corinthians 14:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">1 Corinthians 14:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">1 Corinthians 14:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">1 Corinthians 14:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">1 Corinthians 14:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">1 Corinthians 14:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 14:17 For you most certainly give thanks well (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 14:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 14:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 14:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 14:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>