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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: Undoubtedly, there were those who were skeptical, both amoungst the believers and non believers, but the Apostles, in whom the Holy Spirit had manifest Himself in v4, no doubt preached with the power afore promised. The multitudes were confused, not because they heard them speaking in indiscernible tongues, but because each heard these Galileans speaking in their own tongue, (language). I would think that the mockers were the only ones who may have heard them speaking in indiscernible tongues. Keep in mind; everyone in this portion of scripture, is not speaking in "tongues;" Only the Apostles. Doc. You have been in this forum for a l o n g time. Do you put me to the test with this question? |