1 Corinthians 14:2

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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1 Corinthians 14:2 in other translations

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.

1 Corinthians 14:2 · American Standard Version

1 Corinthians 14:2 in context

  1. 1Follow after love and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
  2. 2For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.
  3. 3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.
  4. 4He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.