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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]. |
Subject: Can anyone speak in tonges |
Bible Note: I have read and understood the context of that verse, as well as those surrounding it. You add much to what is said. The passage you speak of, plainly states "And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?" This is hardly interpretation... It is evident from this passage and the context surrounding it, as well as what Paul states concerning "tongues," that this divine gift of language is unknown TO ALL. Thus when it is used in the Church, there is to be an interpretor, for otherwise, it edifys none other than the individual. I challenge you to provide scripture stating anything other than "all HEARD the speaking in their own language." Those speaking were not speaking in the particular languages heard. They were PLAINLY speaking in an UNKNOWN tongue. Scripture states nowhere that the tongues mentioned was unknown to "some." An unknown tongue is UNKNOWN. I do not recall any "interpreters" in the book of Acts. Paul speaks of such when the gift is excercised in the Church only. Again, I would politely ask, Please provide some scriptural foundation for your statements, or admit that you have nothing other than conjecture. |