1 Corinthians 14:2

for the speaking to{tongue} is-speaking not to{men}; contrariwise, to{the God}, for not-one is-hearing. Moreover, to{spirit} he-is-speaking mysteries.

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

1Be-chasing the love. Moreover, be-zeal-ing the[plural] spiritual; moreover, more, in-which-place you-may-be-prophesying,

3Moreover, the prophesying is-speaking house-build-ment and call-aside-sis[i.e. state of calling aside] and relate-beside-ia to{men}.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:11Moreover, the respond[ing] says to{same} that "to{you} has-been-given to-know the mysteries of{the kingdom} of{the heavens}; moreover, to{the-there-s} it-has_not_been-given,

Mark 16:17Moreover, signs to{the believe[ing]}, the-same[neuter], will-accompany-beside. In to{the name} of{me} they-will-cast-out demons, they-will-speak to{new tongues},

Acts 10:46for they-have-been-hearing of{same speaking} to{tongues} and of{magnifying} the God. Then the Peter responds,

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 →

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