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1 Corinthians 14:22-26

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!”

26 Orderly Worship
What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church.

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 14:22-26

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 Timothy 1:9 - We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:9 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:9

1 Corinthians 14:1 - Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especi... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:1

Acts 2:32-36 - God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. Click to read the verse Acts 2:32-36 Click to read the verse Acts 2:32-36

Acts 2:6-12 - When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them ... Click to read the verse Acts 2:6-12 Click to read the verse Acts 2:6-12

Mark 16:17 - And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they w... Click to read the verse Mark 16:17 Click to read the verse Mark 16:17