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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:15 What is the outcome then? I will pray with the spirit and I will pray with the mind also; I will sing with the spirit and I will sing with the mind also. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:15 Then what am I to do? I will pray with the spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me] and I will pray with the mind [using words I understand]; I will sing with the spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me] and I will sing with the mind [using words I understand]. |
Bible Question:
"Speaking in tongues"? Why do some Christian traditions promote the "speaking in tongues" practice, while others (like mine) scoff at it. The sceptic in me thinks they are merely making it up and forcing the noise out to conform with the actions of others around them. Thanks in advance for your contribution. |
Bible Answer: Hi, Daniel; Mark 16:17 (not found in some of the earliest available manuscripts) says that speaking in tongues is a sign of the believer. Some churches accept this passage and ignore the many times that Paul says that not everyone should expect to speak in tongues because it is not a universal gift. (1 Cor 12:10, 28-30, 14:5, for example). But I would not scoff; speaking in tongues is clearly one of the gifts of the spirit. I think it's interesting that Paul says "Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers." (1 Cor 14:22) So it does seem odd that a church would place much emphasis on tongues as part of a community of believers worshipping together. It's also odd that churches don't seem as fascinated with the gift of service, say, or the gift of administration.... Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |