1 Corinthians 14:2
The person who, when speaking, uses the gift of ‘tongues’ is speaking, not to people, but to God, for no one understands them; yet in spirit they are speaking of hidden truths.
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In Context
1Seek this love earnestly, and strive for spiritual gifts, above all for the gift of preaching.
Cross References
Genesis 11:7Come, let us go down there and confuse their language, so that they do not understand each other’s speech.”
Psalms 49:3My mouth shall utter wisdom, the thoughts of a seeing heart.
Matthew 13:11“To you,” answered Jesus, “the knowledge of the hidden truths of the kingdom of heaven has been imparted, but not to those.
Mark 16:17Moreover these signs will attend those who believe. In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new languages;
Acts 10:46for they heard them speaking in different languages and extolling God. At this Peter asked,
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 →