1 Corinthians 14:2
For he that speaks in an unknown tongue speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but with the spirit he speaks mysteries.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
1Pursue after love; and desire earnestly the spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
3But he that prophesies, to men he speaks edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Cross References
Matthew 13:11And he answering said to them: To you it is given[13:11] to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; but to them it is not given.
Mark 16:17And these signs shall accompany those who 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 answered Peter:
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 →