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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:13 ¶ Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:13 ¶ Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may [be gifted to] translate or explain [what he says]. |
Bible Question: Do you believe that this verse necessarily means that if you pray to interpret what you are saying, you will be able to? If so, then it is exhorted that anyone who speaks in a tongue in church learns what they are saying so that they can explain it and edify the church (Read 1Cor 14:6). Don't you agree? |
Bible Answer: I apologize that I am unable to look up scripture right know. But look up the verse that essentially says, "First you sing in tongues, than you sing in your language. First you speak in tongues and then you speak in your language." I believe this scripture to be true. As this is whar it says. Now I know paul said that he would rather have us prophecy more than speak in tongues. I'd just like to say, that does not mean he does not find value in speaking in tongues. On the contrary, I think he was pointing out the fact that without tongues ther is nothing to interpritate. And to take it to the next level, if one were to speak in tounges and not interprit it. There would be no revlation value to others. When you or, someone else has an interpritation hold on to it, and remember it. If this matches the precepts or, the word of God. There is no chance of harm as you should believe God's ways anyhow. If you hear a specific word one that may be given and you feel it is personal to you. Then test the spirits behind the word. This could be done by cheking who the spirit/person calls Lord. If they say Jesus then consider the word. Another thing to take into consideration, is do you have peace in your gut about this word? I also believe some words that are spoken to us are meant to wake up something inside us. Such as a call on our life that we wouldn't take into consideration because of lack of belief of our abilities or, the like. Anyhow always pray about "words" that are given. I'd like to say that gifts are available. But not all have attained them. Otherwise scripture would not hold pastors or leaders accountable for the words given in the assembly of the people. If this giving of a word is supposed to be judged by the leader than one would suppose it is possible there could be a reason to judge it. Some pastors require the word to be given privately to themselves in order to judge the word before it is spoken before the congragation. This tends to make sense. As if you are called to judge the word before the people hear it. One might say the spirits moving I need to give it know. That may be your emotion. But scripture also says the spirits (the word given) are controlled by the prophet. In another words it can be given after the pastor/leader allows it. As this word may be from God. But, it might not be a corpraqte word or, even a word from God. |
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