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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: Dear NYP, You ask, "Do you put me to the test with this question?" No, not in the sense that you might be supposing. I do not seek to test your mettle, take your measure, or quantify your acumen. I do not know what I would do with that information even if I were able to obtain it. I cannot see your life to see how it compares to your words. I do not know you. On the other hand, what I do have is your words. I have them in a better way than if we were speaking, since they do not fade as the spoken word will fade. Furthermore, our interaction allows us to take more time than we might otherwise be able to take in offering a response. In addition, our words hang here in cyber-space, where everyone can read them! (Cool, huh?) Paul tells us, "Test all things; hold fast what is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:21) So, I test your words. I test your interpretation. To that which is good, I'll hold fast to it! Perhaps you will do the same if I happen to interpret something that is tested and proven good! Now, don't be put off by questions. They are the instruments by which we fill in the gaps of our knowledge. Questions are offers to others to instruct us. They are invitations by which we honor the other person with the opportunity to edify his/her listeners. So do not fear them, NYP, but embrace them, being always ready to offer a reason for the faith that is in you! Now, those mentioned in Acts 2:11 were hearing their own languages spoken. Verse 12 says that this fact left them amazed and perplexed, asking one another "Whatever could this mean?" These do not sound like mockers to me. Now, to your points. What evidence is there that the apostles were the only ones speaking? You said that the Spirit was doing the translating? To what end? In Him, Doc |