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NASB | 1 Corinthians 13:1 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 13:1 ¶ If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love [for others growing out of God's love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction]. |
Bible Question:
I have looked and tried to find the answer in the bible and the only thing i can even find on it is in: 1 Corinthians 14 Speaking in tongues: 1) Can any one who lives by Gods will and not their own speak in tongue? 2) The Christians who truly do live for God and Jesus only, can they receive the gift of speaking in tongues, or are you born with that gift? 3)What exactly does Hebrews talk about? When you can answer me please e-mail me at: TMiller1674@msn.com. Thank You, so much for taking the time to read my question. Please try to get back to me a.s.a.p., because i have tried to search and i can find nothing and i have asked so many people that are of Gods children and have not received any answers. Thank You So Much, and God Bless You All, Theresa Miller; age:16 |
Bible Answer: You seem to be somewhat familiar with 1 Cor. 14. Are you aware that tongues should be spoken in a particular manner?? Look at verses 27-28. When speaking in tongues, there should be no more than two to three people doing so, one at a time. And there should always be an Interpreter present. Now, lets take a look at your questions. Can anyone speak in tongues? The answer is “No”. According to 1 Cor. 12, starting at verse 4, you’ll see that there are a variety of gifts, Spiritual Gifts. The Spirit gives out these gifts as He sees fit. Speaking in Tongues is one of these gifts. So is the gift of Interpretation. The Spirit do not give everyone the same gift. Every child of God has a Spiritual Gift. Mine is Teaching, I do not have the Gift of Tongues. Only Children of God has Spiritual Gifts. Are you born with these gifts? I do not believe so. I personally believe that when you accept Jesus into your life, the Holy Spirit takes up residents within you. At that time you receive your gift. Speaking in Tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit giving to Children of God. You are not born a Child of God. This is a decision that you make later on in your life. You might be predestine to be a Child of God, but until you accept Jesus into your life, you are not His. I’m The CurtMan. My add. is The CurtMan000@AOL.Com. Fell free to contact me if you have any questions. If I do not have the answer, I’ll find it!! |