1 Corinthians 14:2
For he who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men, but to God, for no man hears, but in spirit he speaks mysteries.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
1Pursue love, and be zealous for the spiritual things, but more that ye may prophesy.
3But he who prophesies speaks to men edification and encouragement and comfort.
Cross References
Genesis 11:7Come, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand each other's speech.
Deuteronomy 28:49LORD will bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as the eagle flies, a nation whose tongue thou shall not understand,
Psalms 49:3My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Matthew 13:11And having answered, he said to them, Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to those men it has not been given.
Mark 16:17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will cast out demons. They will speak in new tongues.
Acts 10:46For they heard them speaking in tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter answered,
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:2-6
On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather… Read the whole commentary →