1 Corinthians 14. 1 If I speak in the tongues # 13:1 Or languages of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 14 New International Version (NIV) Intelligibility in Worship. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you. 37 If anyone thinks they are a prophet(BD) or otherwise gifted by the Spirit,(BE) let them acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit,(T) try to excel in those that build up(U) the church. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. 1 Corinthians 14:24-25 give us a vivid summary of what happens when the truth of God is intelligibly proclaimed. 7 Even lifeless instruments like the flute or the harp must play the notes clearly, or no one will recognize the melody. Principles Concerning Spiritual Gifts. NIV 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. You might as well be talking into empty space. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be to God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ, and makes manifest the aroma of his knowledge by us in every place. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. 11 But if I don’t understand a language, I will be a foreigner to someone who speaks it, and the one who speaks it will be a foreigner to me. But even then, they will not listen to me,”, Sign up for these short lessons that answer basic questions about the Bible, Dt 27:15-26; 1Ch 16:36; Ne 8:6; Ps 106:48; Rev 5:14; 7:12, 1Co 3:11; Eph 4:14; Heb 5:12, 13; 1Pe 2:2. Tools. Check out our free church library, church online resources, and family resources. 8 Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle? 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. For anyone who speaks in a tongue [fn] does not speak to people but to God. 29 Two or three prophets(AS) should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,(H) encouraging(I) and comfort. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. 8 And if the bugler doesn’t sound a clear call, how will the soldiers know they are being called to battle? 11 If then I do not grasp the meaning of what someone is saying, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and the speaker is a foreigner to me. 2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. Paragraph. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 14:1–20 Intelligibility in Worship 14 Follow the way of love n and eagerly desire o gifts of the Spirit, p especially prophecy. Red Letter. 2 For if you have the ability to speak in tongues,[a] you will be talking only to God, since people won’t be able to understand you. q 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue a r does not speak to people but to God. 1 Corinthians 1:4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 1 Corinthians 14:18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than you all: 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be to God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ, and makes manifest the aroma of his knowledge by us in every place. Prophecy and Tongues - Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 12 And the same is true for you. Try it free for 30 days. 39 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager(BG) to prophesy,(BH) and do not forbid speaking in tongues. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 1 Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. (AT) 30 And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop. 4 A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church. 1 Corinthians 14:22 Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers. 1 Corinthians xiv, 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit, in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. 1 Corinthians 14:29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. It would be going a great deal too far to say, that they who fulfilled the latter part of this command, were sure also to fulfil the former; that they who were men in understanding, were, therefore, likely to be children in malice. 31 In this way, all who prophesy will have a turn to speak, one after the other, so that everyone will learn and be encouraged. (AQ) Everything must be done so that the church may be built up. 20 Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. 16 For if you praise God only in the spirit, how can those who don’t understand you praise God along with you? 14 Follow the way of love(A) and eagerly desire(B) gifts of the Spirit,(C) especially prophecy. 21 It is written in the Scriptures[f]: “I will speak to my own people    through strange languages    and through the lips of foreigners.But even then, they will not listen to me,”[g]    says the Lord. I will sing in the spirit, and I will also sing in words I understand. They are not allowed to speak,(AZ) but must be in submission,(BA) as the law(BB) says. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. 22 So you see that speaking in tongues is a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 is an Interpolation [19] As noted, verses 34-35 sit uncomfortably within 1 Corinthians 14, both grammatically and hermeneutically. 10 Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning. They are not allowed to speak,(AZ) but must be in submission,(BA) as the law(BB) says. So they will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, “God is really among you!”(AK). 28 If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and to God. 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