1 Corinthians 14:2
For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God, for no one understands, but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
In Context
1Follow after love and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.
Cross References
Genesis 11:7Come, let’s go down, and there confuse their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech.”
Deuteronomy 28:49The LORD will bring a nation against you from far away, from the end of the earth, as the eagle flies: a nation whose language you will not understand,
Psalms 49:3My mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart will utter understanding.
Matthew 13:11He answered them, “To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.
Mark 16:17These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;
Acts 10:46For they heard them speaking in other languages 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 →