Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say.
NIV
Why do you misunderstand what I say? It is because you are unable to hear what I am saying. [You cannot bear to listen to My message; your ears are shut to My teaching.]AMP
Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
KJV
Those who speak in a tongue edify themselves, but those who prophesy edify the church.
NIV
He who speaks in a [strange] tongue edifies and improves himself, but he who prophesies [interpreting the divine will and purpose and teaching with inspiration] edifies and improves the church and promotes growth [in Christian wisdom, piety, holiness, and happiness].
AMP
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
KJV
When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.
NIV
Then the proconsul believed (became a Christian) when he saw what had occurred, for he was astonished and deeply touched at the teaching concerning the Lord and from Him.
AMP
Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
KJV
Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. "Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?" they asked.
NIV
And coming to His own country [Nazareth], He taught in their synagogue so that they were amazed with bewildered wonder, and said, Where did this Man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?
AMP
And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?
KJV
Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.
NIV
Anyone who does not [really] love Me does not observe and obey My teaching. And the teaching which you hear and heed is not Mine, but [comes] from the Father Who sent Me.
AMP
He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.
KJV