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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:25 the secrets of his heart are disclosed; and so he will fall on his face and worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:25 the secrets of his heart are laid bare. And so, falling on his face, he will worship God, declaring that God is really among you. |
Bible Question:
Hi, I do clearly understand what he means about the tongues part. I just need to explain to a friend why he says: "prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers" vs. "24But if an unbeliever or someone who does not understand comes in while everybody is prophesying, he will be convinced..." I cannot adequately explain it to him because I personally don't understand why he said it's not for unbelievers (v. 22) when it will also convict them of their sin. I don't know if the answer involves any theology but more so just understanding the text a little better. Thanks for your help as I'm still stumped. (The tongues part I can explain now.) |
Bible Answer: johnclin I you understand tongues you realize there are two tongues one edify beleivers and one as a sign to unbeleivers. It is the same thing here. In verse 22 Paul is saying prophecy only benefits the believers because they can grasp the spiritual truths which are lost to the unbelievers. Then in verse 24 Paul is talking about preaching which is also being translated prophecy and he is saying while unbelievers will miss the spiritual truths in the message, if the Word of God is expounded the unbelievers will be convicted of their sin. EdB |