1 Corinthians 14:2
For he who speaks in an unknown tongue does not speak to men, but to God: for no man understands him; yet in the spirit he speaks mysteries.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
1Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Cross References
Matthew 13:11He answered them, It has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
Mark 16:17And these signs shall follow those who believe; In my name they shall cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
Acts 10:46For they heard them speaking with tongues, and magnifying God. Then Peter said,
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 →