1 Corinthians 14:2
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue, speaketh not to men, but to God: for no man understandeth him; although in spirit he speaketh mysterious truths.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
1FOLLOW earnestly after love, and zealously seek spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
3But he that prophesieth, addresseth men for edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
Cross References
Matthew 13:11And he answered and said unto them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Mark 16:17And these signs shall follow those that believe: in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
Acts 10:46For they heard them speaking in different languages, and magnifying God. Then Peter addressed them,
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 →