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1 Corinthians 14:19-25

19 But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

20 Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults.

21 In the Law it is written:
“Through men of strange tongues
and through the lips of foreigners
I will speak to this people,
but even then they will not listen to me,”
says the Lord.

22 Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.

23 So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who do not understand or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind?

24 But if an unbeliever or someone who does not understand comes in while everybody is prophesying, he will be convinced by all that he is a sinner and will be judged by all,

25 and the secrets of his heart will be laid bare. So he will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, “God is really among you!”

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 14:19-25

1 Corinthians 14:4 - He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:4

1 Corinthians 12:7 - Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:7

Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29

Habakkuk 2:2 - The Lord’s Answer Then the Lord replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablet... Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:2 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:2

2 Corinthians 3:12 - Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:12

Hebrews 5:12 - In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elemen... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:12

Acts 8:30 - Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you underst... Click to read the verse Acts 8:30 Click to read the verse Acts 8:30

1 Corinthians 14:21-22 - In the Law it is written: “Through men of strange tongues and through the lips of foreigners I ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:21-22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:21-22

1 Corinthians 14:15 - So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:15

Luke 1:4 - so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught. Click to read the verse Luke 1:4 Click to read the verse Luke 1:4

1 Corinthians 14:31 - For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:31 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:31

1 Corinthians 14:14 - For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:14