King James Version
1 Corinthians 14:17 in the King James Version says “For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.” — study this verse from 1 Corinthians chapter 14 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.”
1 Corinthians 14:17 · KJV
What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:
Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“verily”
G3303properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“givest thanks”
G2168to be grateful, i.e., (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
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