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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: Brother Doc, I didn't say that the non believers were interpreting. I said that the Holy Spirit was interpreting. After all, tongues are a sign to the non believer. 1Co 14:22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not... How could they be a sign if they were not understood? I feel that part of the sign in this particular case was the fact that the Galileans, Apostles were understood in a language (tongue) which the hearers knew they did not speak. There is no evidence that I know of to suggest that the Apostles spoke any language other than Hebrew, or perhaps Greek. And besides "everyone heard them in their own language. Imagine an Italian and an American, both who speek only their native tongue, understanding what is being said by a Russian who speaks only his native language. |