1 Corinthians 14:2
For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.
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In Context
1Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
Cross References
Genesis 11:7Come, let Us go down and confuse their language, so that they will not understand one another’s speech.”
Deuteronomy 28:49The LORD will bring a nation from afar, from the ends of the earth, to swoop down upon you like an eagle—a nation whose language you will not understand,
Psalms 49:3My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
Matthew 13:11He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
Mark 16:17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
Acts 10:46For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,
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 →