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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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue,.... Or with tongues, as some copies and the Ethiopic version read: Dr.…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue - This verse is designed to show that the faculty of speaking intelligibly,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue - This chapter is crowded with difficulties. It is not likely that the Holy…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 14:1-5
The apostle, in the foregoing chapter, had himself preferred, and advised the Corinthians to prefer, Christian charity…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For he that speaketh in anunknown tongue The word unknownis not in the original. The word translated tonguesignifies a…
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