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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]. |
Subject: "Speaking in tongues"? |
Bible Note: Service is emphasized by some churches, but when properly emphasized, those outside the church may not be aware of it because the members don't perform their acts of service "before men to be noticed by them" (Matthew 6:1, NASB). I was a member of one church in which it was the common practice for a dozen people to show up when someone in the congregation was moving to help with packing and loading the van or to bring food to help those doing the heavy work. This same congregation did not hire a janitor to clean the church building, but members of the congregation took turns vacuuming, mopping, cleaning the bathrooms, and so on. The church always looked very nice and people considered it a blessing to have the opportunity to clean it. The pastor and his team of leaders were also excellent administrators, but again, this does not attract much attention from those outside the church. This church taught that all of the gifts were important and beneficial when properly used. |