Subject: josiebible, where does it say we can ask |
Bible Note: ... Paul says there should no no speaking in tongues, unless there is interpretation, the speaker should be silent (14:28) Yes, in the service except one can speak between himself and God 1 Corinthians 14:28 28 but if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God. ... and tongues is still a less gift when it is interpreted. Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy; and greater is one who prophesies than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edifying. I would have to review English grammer but I believe you are incorrect here. The 'Unless' goes with the greater ie 'greater...unless'. Purhaps Tim is around and he can shed some light on this. This would actually make perfect sense in light of the rest of the chapter. Paul is stating that prophesy is greater than tongues due to the fact that tongues can't be understood, but with an interpreter they can be understood. But unless someone can toss in the English grammer rule here, we are at an impass... "You said ... "According to the above verses (14:22-24) there is no indication that Paul is speaking af varying languages. He says when the unlearned or unbelievers come in what will they think? ... It is when all speak tongues, the unlearned, or unbelievers will think you are mad." 1 Corinthians 14:21 In the Law it is written, "BY MEN OF STRANGE TONGUES AND BY THE LIPS OF STRANGERS I WILL SPEAK TO THIS PEOPLE, AND EVEN SO THEY WILL NOT LISTEN TO ME," says the Lord. Unless one were taught that this is refering to foreign known languages for foreigners within a congregation, one would not get this message. But that is what you believe, so be it. Therefore the gift of interpretation is the same as translation, without knowing the language. Interpretation requires both to be languages, with parts of speech, etc. I see the subtle difference, but you do not...so be it. God bless |