1 Corinthians 14:2
For he that speaketh in a tongue, speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no one understandeth what is said; yet in the spirit, he speaketh a mystery.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
1Follow after love; and be emulous of the gifts of the Spirit, and especially, that ye may prophesy.
3But he that prophesieth, speaketh unto men, for edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
Cross References
Matthew 13:11And he answered, and said to 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 attend them that believe: In my name, they will cast out demons; and in new tongues will they speak.
Acts 10:46For they heard them speak with diverse tongues, and magnify God.
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 →