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1 Corinthians 14:20-25

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 14:20-25

Matthew 11:25 - Rest for the Weary At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, be... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:25

Matthew 19:4 - “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ Click to read the verse Matthew 19:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:4

1 Corinthians 8:1 - Food Sacrificed to Idols Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowle... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:1

Matthew 10:16 - I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent ... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:16

Ephesians 5:15 - Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:15 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:15

Mark 10:14 - When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, an... Click to read the verse Mark 10:14 Click to read the verse Mark 10:14

Psalms 131:2 - But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned chil... Click to read the verse Psalms 131:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 131:2

Proverbs 13:16 - Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:16

Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestl... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:12

Jeremiah 4:22 - “My people are fools; they do not know me. They are senseless children; they have no understand... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:22 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:22

Ephesians 4:14 - Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14

Ephesians 4:31 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31

2 Peter 3:18 - But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both n... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:18 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:18

Philippians 3:15 - All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think diff... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:15 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:15

1 Peter 2:1 - Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every k... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1

Luke 9:47 - Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. Click to read the verse Luke 9:47 Click to read the verse Luke 9:47

2 Chronicles 13:7 - Some worthless scoundrels gathered around him and opposed Rehoboam son of Solomon when he was y... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 13:7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 13:7

Psalms 131:1-2 - Psalm 131 A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, O Lord, my eyes are not haughty; ... Click to read the verse Psalms 131:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 131:1-2

Isaiah 46:8 - “Remember this, fix it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels. Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:8

1 Corinthians 16:13 - Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:13

Psalms 119:99 - I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:99 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:99

2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:5 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:5

Ezekiel 1:10 - Their faces looked like this: Each of the four had the face of a man, and on the right side eac... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 1:10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 1:10

Ecclesiastes 10:10 - If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:10 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:10

Romans 16:19 - Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wis... Click to read the verse Romans 16:19 Click to read the verse Romans 16:19

Revelation 4:7 - The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like... Click to read the verse Revelation 4:7 Click to read the verse Revelation 4:7

Esther 5:4 - “If it pleases the king,” replied Esther, “let the king, together with Haman, come today to a b... Click to read the verse Esther 5:4 Click to read the verse Esther 5:4

Ezra 8:18 - Because the gracious hand of our God was on us, they brought us Sherebiah, a capable man, from ... Click to read the verse Ezra 8:18 Click to read the verse Ezra 8:18

Nehemiah 4:13 - Therefore I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed pl... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:13 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:13

Job 36:4 - Be assured that my words are not false; one perfect in knowledge is with you. Click to read the verse Job 36:4 Click to read the verse Job 36:4

1 Corinthians 10:15 - I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:15

Job 34:2 - “Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you men of learning. Click to read the verse Job 34:2 Click to read the verse Job 34:2

1 Peter 2:2 - Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:2

Matthew 18:3 - And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3

Philippians 1:9 - And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, Click to read the verse Philippians 1:9 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:9

Isaiah 11:3 - and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, o... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:3

Mark 10:15 - I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will n... Click to read the verse Mark 10:15 Click to read the verse Mark 10:15

1 Corinthians 2:6 - Wisdom From the Spirit We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:6

Mark 13:14 - “When you see ‘the abomination that causes desolation’ standing where it does not belong—let th... Click to read the verse Mark 13:14 Click to read the verse Mark 13:14

Luke 18:16 - But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not ... Click to read the verse Luke 18:16 Click to read the verse Luke 18:16

Ephesians 4:13 - until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:13 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:13

1 Corinthians 3:1-2 - On Divisions in the Church Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere i... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:1-2

Matthew 19:14 - Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of hea... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:14

Hebrews 5:13 - Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:13

1 Corinthians 3:1 - On Divisions in the Church Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere i... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:1

1 Corinthians 13:11 - When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. Whe... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:11

Hebrews 5:12-13 - 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 5:12-13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:12-13

Hebrews 6:1-3 - Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:1-3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:1-3

Ephesians 4:14-15 - Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14-15 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14-15