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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: No speaking in tongues, no Holy Spirit? |
Bible Note: 1 Cor. 14:14 (NKJ) For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my undertanding is unfruitful. Paul goes on to state 15- What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit and I will also pray with the understanding. This again is in the contecxt of using prophesy and tongues in a church setting. If there was no benefit to speaking in tongues, as you seem to imply (produces and unfruitful mind) why would Paul thank God he speaks with tongues more than the readers? I think the only time that tongues was mentioned as being understood by everyone was the first time. Paul didn't state anyone had to know what was being said before hand, but to pray that someone would interpret. If you have to go around asking if anyone understands what you are saying so they can interpret it, it is not a spiritual gift, but a human gift. Maybe I am misunderstanding what you are saying. Forgive me if I am. |