1 Corinthians 14:2
For he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but to God: for no one hears; but in spirit he speaks mysteries.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
1Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual [manifestations], but rather that ye may prophesy.
3But he that prophesies speaks to men [in] edification, and encouragement, and consolation.
Cross References
Genesis 11:7Come, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
Deuteronomy 28:49Jehovah will bring a nation against thee from afar, from the end of the earth, like as the eagle flieth, a nation whose tongue thou understandest not;
Psalms 49:3My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding:
Matthew 13:11And he answering said to them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it is not given;
Mark 16:17And these signs shall follow those that have believed: in my name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;
Acts 10:46for they heard them speaking with 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 →