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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:5 Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy; and greater is one who prophesies than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edifying. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:5 Now I wish that all of you spoke in unknown tongues, but even more [I wish] that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater [and more useful] than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he translates or explains [what he says], so that the church may be edified [instructed, improved, strengthened]. |
Bible Question (short): IS TONGUES FOR TODAY? |
Question (full): I KNOW PEOPLE THAT BELIEVE THAT THEY CAN SPEAK IN TONGUES AND RECEIVE MESSAGES FROM THE LORD. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THESE SPIRTUAL GIFTS ARE FOR TODAY BECAUSE IN 1 COR 12:11 IT SAYS THAT THE HOLY SPIRT DISTRIBUTES SPIRTUAL GIFTS AS HE WILLS. THESE PEOPLE BELIEVE THEY GET TONGUES BY FAITH. WHAT IS THE ANSWER? |