1 Corinthians 14:2

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.

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KJV

King James Version

For he that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth [him]; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

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WEB

World English Bible

For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God, for no one understands, but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.

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ASV

American Standard Version

For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

For the [one] speaking in a tongue speaks not to men, but to God. For no one hears, but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Corinthians 14

¹ Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

² For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.

³ But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

⁴ The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

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