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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: “Is 'tongue' as it is used in these verses different in meaning from 'tongues' in Acts 2:4: "And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance."? –Hank” I am not sure that I fully understand your question Hank. I do believe it is one and the same. 1 Co 14:4 refers to an individual, and thus uses the singular, in reference to the gift of tongue"s." In the very next verse, it is used in the plural form. Act 2:3 states; “ And there appeared unto them cloven “tongues” [plural] like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. [The plural now becomes singular.] I also believe that scripture teaches that though something, ie, tongues, is right; It is not right, when it becomes a stumbling block to another. |