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1 Corinthians 14:22

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Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying [serveth] not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

Wherefore {G5620} tongues {G1100} are {G1526} for {G1519} a sign {G4592}, not {G3756} to them that believe {G4100}, but {G235} to them that believe not {G571}: but {G1161} prophesying {G4394} serveth not {G3756} for them that believe not {G571}, but {G235} for them which believe {G4100}.

Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is not for unbelievers but for believers.

Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.

Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to the unbelieving: but prophesying is for a sign, not to the unbelieving, but to them that believe.

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Cross-References

  • Acts 2:6 (6 votes)

    Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

  • Acts 2:12 (6 votes)

    And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

  • Mark 16:17 (5 votes)

    And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

  • 1 Corinthians 14:1 (2 votes)

    ¶ Follow after charity, and desire spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy.

  • 1 Timothy 1:9 (2 votes)

    Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

  • Acts 2:32 (2 votes)

    This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

  • Acts 2:36 (2 votes)

    Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.