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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]. |
Subject: Is tongues a matter of fact? |
Bible Note: retxar, I was raised in a Pentecostal church from my youth and was taught, in short, that salvation came in the form of, "the evidence of speaking in tongues." Their key to supporting this false teaching is to speak of tongues as, "evidence." I have never accused anyone of imitating this gift, but I do recognize the possibility. The idea that tongues is for, "evidence" was probably not yet invented at the time Paul had written his warnings to the Corinthians, but then again, you and I both know that there are a number of false teachings in existence today that were not around at the time of the early church. It really doesn't matter that there are no warnings about someone imitating tongues, but what I find most important is scripture supporting the idea that speaking in tongues is an, "evidence" since it is an actual doctrine being taught to new converts every day. You acknowledge the fact that it can be imitated and to that we agree. You must also know that actual, "evidence" can not be. Did you know that there are churches that teach the followers to speak with tongues. God Bless! Aspilos |