1 Corinthians 14:22

“Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.”

"Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe." - 1 Corinthians 14:22
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What does 1 Corinthians 14:22 mean?

1 Corinthians 14:22 (KJV): "Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe." This verse is part of the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians, a church…

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The Purpose of Tongues and Prophecy: Signs and Edification

In the tapestry of Scripture, each thread contributes to the overall design of God’s purpose in our lives. Amongst these intricate interweavings, 1 Corinthians 14:22 stands out with profound clarity: "Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Unity in the Spirit

Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts full of reverence and awe, recognizing the power of Your Holy Spirit that resides within us. As we reflect on the sacred words of 1 Corinthians 14:22, "Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that…

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1 Corinthians 14:22 - "Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe."
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1 Corinthians 1:22 - "For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:"
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1 Corinthians 12:12-22
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."
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."
1 Corinthians 10:22 - "Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?"
1 Corinthians 16:22 - "If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha."
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."
1 Corinthians 14:29 - "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge."
2 Corinthians 1:22 - "Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts."