1 Corinthians 14:2
For he that speaketh in an [[unknown]] tongue speaketh not to men, but to God; for no one heareth; but in the Spirit he speaketh mysteries;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
3but he that prophesieth speaketh to men edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Cross References
Psalms 49:3My mouth shall speak wisdom, And the meditation of my mind shall be understanding.
Matthew 13:11He answered and said, Because to you it hath been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; but to them it hath not been given.
Mark 16:17And these signs will accompany believers: In my name they will cast out demons; they will 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 →