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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:22 So then tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophecy is for a sign, not to unbelievers but to those who believe. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:22 Therefore, [unknown] tongues are [meant] for a [supernatural] sign, not to believers but to unbelievers [who might be receptive]; while prophecy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people] is not for unbelievers but for believers. |
Subject: Tongues, madness or sign for unbeliever |
Bible Note: Greetings Doc! The Greek would certainly allow this interpretation. V. 5 tells us that there were Jews in the crowd from every nation. V. 6 then says of the crowd, "...because each one heard them speaking in his own language." So, yes, the Holy Spirit gave the apostles the utterance, but then each one in the crowd heard their own language. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |