1 Corinthians 14:2

He who, when speaking, uses the gift of ‘tongues’ is speaking, not to men, but to God, for no one understands him; yet in spirit he is speaking of hidden truths.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

1Seek this Love earnestly, and strive for spiritual gifts, above all for the gift of preaching.

3But he who preaches is speaking to his fellow men words that will build up faith, and give them comfort and encouragement.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:11“To you,” answered Jesus, “the knowledge of the hidden truths of the Kingdom of Heaven has been imparted, but not to those.

Mark 16:17Moreover these signs shall attend those who believe. In my Name they shall drive out demons; they shall speak with ‘tongues’;

Acts 10:46for they heard them speaking with ‘tongues’ and extolling God. At this Peter asked:

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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