1 Corinthians 14:2

“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.”

"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." - 1 Corinthians 14:2
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What does 1 Corinthians 14:2 mean?

1 Corinthians 14:2 (KJV) states, "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." This verse is part of a larger passage in which the apostle Paul provides guidelines for…

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Divine Conversations: The Power of Speaking in the Spirit

In the realm of spirituality, communication often transcends the limitations of human language. The Apostle Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, provides profound insight into this truth in 1 Corinthians 14:2 (KJV): "For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh…

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A Prayer for Divine Understanding and Spiritual Communication

Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and gratitude, seeking to explore the depths of communication with You through the Holy Spirit. I take this moment to reflect on the profound truth found in Your Word, specifically in 1 Corinthians 14:2, where it…

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1 Corinthians 14:2 - "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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2 Corinthians 1:14 - "As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are our's in the day of the Lord Jesus."
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1 Corinthians 2:14 - "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
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1 Corinthians 14:14 - "For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful."
1 Corinthians 12:14 - "For the body is not one member, but many."
1 Corinthians 14:32 - "And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets."
2 Corinthians 11:14 - "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."
1 Corinthians 14:40 - "Let all things be done decently and in order."
1 Corinthians 16:14 - "Let all your things be done with charity."
1 Corinthians 1:14 - "I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;"
1 Corinthians 14:38 - "But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant."
1 Corinthians 14:1 - "Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy."
1 Corinthians 14:17 - "For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified."
1 Corinthians 14:33 - "For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints."
1 Corinthians 10:14 - "Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry."
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1 corinthians 2:12
1 Corinthians 14:39 - "Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues."
1 Corinthians 14:3 - "But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort."