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1 Corinthians 14:2-28 ESV / 34 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. The one who speaks in a tongue builds ...
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Speaking in tongues in itself can benefit a person. Paul states: “He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself.” 1 Corinthians 14:4. Speaking in tongues can help you express what is in your spirit and which you cannot express with words. Paul makes it clear that the best way to edify the church is to speak prophetically, with “plain” words that build ...
There is another reason the gift of tongues is given: “In the law it is written: ‘With men of other tongues and other lips I will speak to this people; And yet, for all that, they will not hear Me,’ says the Lord. Therefore tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers.” 1 Corinthians 14:21-22. In this way, it could benefit th...
It is expressed in the Bible that not all believers will receive this gift: “God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? Do all have...
Feb 27, 2024 · 1 Corinthians 14 goes into great detail about the nature of speaking in tongues, as well as its relationship with the gift of prophecy. It contains a warning against the speaker using the gift for self-glorification, but to be humble. There is also encouragement about the goodness of these gifts, and that it is okay to ask the Lord for them, if ...
Apr 5, 2023 · Learn what the Bible says about the gift of speaking in tongues, also known as glossolalia, from various passages and commentaries. Find out how speaking in tongues is a sign of the Holy Spirit, a way to edify the church, and a mystery to be interpreted.
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For you will be speaking into the air. 10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of languages in the world, and none of them is without [a]significance. 11 Therefore, if I do not know the meaning of the language, I shall be a [b]foreigner to him who speaks, and he who speaks will be a foreigner to me. 12 Even so you, since you are [c]zealous for ...
Feb 8, 2020 · As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. 1 Corinthians 14:1. Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 1 Corinthians 14:13. Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray for the power to interpret.
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Jan 27, 2023 · The first occurrence of speaking in tongues occurred on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2:1–4. The apostles shared the gospel with the crowds, speaking to them in their own languages. The crowds were amazed: “We hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” (Acts 2:11). The Greek word translated “tongues” literally means ...
