1 Corinthians 14:21-23
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
21 It has been written in the Law [in Isa 28:11-12] that “I will speak to this people by people of other-tongues, and by the lips of others. And not even in this manner will they listen-to Me, says the Lord”. 22 So then the tongues are for a sign[a]— not for the ones believing, but for the unbelievers. But the prophecy is not for the unbelievers, but for the ones believing.
So In Church, Tongues Not Understood Breed Confusion. Prophecy Edifies
23 Therefore, if the whole church comes-together at the same place, and they all speak in tongues[b], and uninstructed ones or unbelievers come-in, will they not say that you are mad[c]?
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- 1 Corinthians 14:22 That is, a sign of God’s presence in the one speaking to the unbelievers, as seen in Acts 2; or more specifically, a sign of God’s judgment on Israel, as in Isaiah 28.
- 1 Corinthians 14:23 That is, without interpretation.
- 1 Corinthians 14:23 Or, raving, out of your mind. In this case, none are edified.
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