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1 Corinthians 14:22

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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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

If therefore the whole church,.... The whole congregation of believers incorporated together in a Gospel church state,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Wherefore - Thus, (Ὥστε Hōste), or wherefore. The apostle does not mean to say that what he was about to state was a…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Wherefore tongues are for a sign - The miraculous gift of tongues was never designed for the benefit of those who have…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 14:21-25

In this passage the apostle pursues the argument, and reasons from other topics; as,

I. Tongues, as the Corinthians used…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not The passage here quoted has…

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