1 Corinthians 14:19
“However in the assembly I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language.”
— 1 Corinthians 14:19
About this verse
1 Corinthians 14:19 comes from the book of 1 Corinthians, written during the Apostolic Era (~50 AD) period. The setting is letter instruction. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the preference genre of biblical literature. Key themes include priorities, instruction. Notable phrases: five words with my understanding; instruct others.
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Apostolic Era (~50 AD)
Emotion
deciding
Type
preference
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