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NASB | Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:4 And they were all filled [that is, diffused throughout their being] with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues (different languages), as the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak out [clearly and appropriately]. |
Subject: what is the importance of tongues? |
Bible Note: Dear Morant61, The answer to your question is found in 1 Peter 4:11. The NIV states: If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the "very words of God". And if a pastor preaches something that is not biblical, I would call into question his authenticity as a pastor. Jesus, Peter, Paul and Jude all speak of the perverbial wolf in sheeps clothing. And they are out there today. So we need to be careful what we believe.:) That's my view though. Also Heb. 4:12 states that the word of God is "living" and "active"...not tongues. So I do have Scripture that backs me up. I also believe that God could have revealed that same revelation to you without tongues. Because the fact of the matter is that you were sensitive to someone else's needs.:) :). I praise the Lord for people like that!!! In Christ, Steve |