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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: Tim, Hey! What I was saying is that it's the word of God to be preached. Back 2000 yrs. ago, there was no N.T. so tongues were necessary as well as prophesy and knowledge. But the canon of Scripture is complete (including prophesy), so the need to speak in tongues today is unprofitable (I'm sure you'll disagree) because anything anyone says as far as teaching, instruction in righteousness, correction and reproof (2 Tim.3:16) is already found in the bible. So what need is there for tongues? Or prophesy, or knowledge? We have the inspired word of God to lean on and not some revelation from someone who could've easily been used by the devil to lead us astray. I'm open but very cautious. And my statement about Heb. 4:12 is simply the fact that if there are any words that someone needs to speak (as far as living the Christian life is concerned), then it should line up with God's word and not someone who spoke in tongues, and if tongues were so important, then it should have read that tongues are sharper than any two-edged sword. That was my point. But Scripture doesn't say that a message in tongues must be something that is "not" found in the bible. On the contrary, The word spoken in a tongue must line up. If not, it would not edify. But again the N.T. was not around back then, so the tongues back then would would have to line up with the teachings of Christ during His earthly ministry. I hope this helps? I'm not sure that I answered your question correctly. If so, could you restate the question? Thanks!!! In Christ, Steve |