Book of Common Prayer
14 1 Be pursuing[a] love.
Be Zealous For Spiritual Gifts, But Especially To Prophesy And Edify The Church
Now be zealous-for the spiritual gifts, but even-more[b] that you might be prophesying. 2 For the one speaking in a tongue is not speaking[c] to people, but to God— for no one hears[d], but he speaks mysteries[e] with his spirit[f]. 3 But the one prophesying is speaking edification and exhortation and consolation[g] to people. 4 The one speaking in a tongue is edifying himself [h], but the one prophesying is edifying the church. 5 And I wish[i] that you all were speaking in tongues, but even-more[j] that you might be prophesying. But[k] the one prophesying is greater[l] than one speaking in tongues— unless[m] he interprets in order that the church may receive edification.
Speaking In Tongues Is Just Speaking Into The Air Unless It Is Understood
6 But now[n], brothers, if I come to you speaking[o] in tongues, what will I profit you unless I speak to you either[p] by[q] a revelation or by knowledge or by a prophecy or by a teaching? 7 Likewise the lifeless things giving a sound— whether a flute or harp— if it does not give a distinction in the tones, how will the thing being fluted or the thing being harped be known? 8 For indeed, if a trumpet gives an uncertain sound, who will prepare himself for battle? 9 So also you with the tongue— if you do not give a clear word, how will the thing being spoken be known? For you will be speaking into the air! 10 There are perhaps so-many kinds of spoken sounds[r] in the world, and none is meaningless. 11 If then I do not know the force of the spoken sound, I will be a barbarian to the one speaking, and the one speaking a barbarian with me. 12 So also[s] you— since you are zealots[t] for spiritual gifts, be seeking that you may abound for the edification of the church.
Jesus Pre-Warns The Twelve About The Persecution They Will Face In The Future
16 “Behold— I am sending[a] you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be shrewd[b] as the snakes, and innocent[c] as the doves. 17 And beware of people. For they will hand you over to councils[d] and whip you in their synagogues. 18 And you will even be brought before governors and kings for My sake— for a testimony to them[e] and to the Gentiles. 19 But whenever they hand you over, do not be anxious-about how or what you should speak. For what you should speak will be given to you in that hour. 20 For you are not the ones speaking, but the Spirit of your Father is the One speaking in you. 21 And brother will hand-over brother to death, and a father his child. And children will rise-up-in-rebellion[f] against parents and they will put them to death. 22 And you will be being hated by all because of My name. But the one having endured to the end[g], this one will be saved. 23 But whenever they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For truly I say to you— you will by no means finish the cities of Israel until the Son of Man comes[h].
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