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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: I'm glad we agree. Do I believe tongues can be imitated? Yes, but I don't know why someone would accuse another sincere believer of such. It is very hard, and certainly not a position I want to put myself in, to judge the intent of another’s heart. All the warnings in scripture concerning tongues are not for them being imitated, but rather for their use at inappropriate times. I can find no warnings for them being imitated in the early church, so I am assuming it was not a big problem or it would have surely been addressed. I think the same applies today. No mysteries exist in the interpretation of Acts 10:44-47. Peter was speaking. The Holy Spirit fell on those listening. They started praising God an speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Peter and those with him interpreted what they say and heard as those who believed being born again and also being filled with the Holy Spirit because the same thing had happened to them. Jesus Saves! retxar |