1 Corinthians 14:4
“He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He that speaketh its an unknown tongue,.... Be it the Hebrew language, or any other; some copies, and the Ethiopic…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Edifieth himself - That is, the truths which are communicated to him by the Spirit, and which he utters in an unknown…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue - In the Hebrew for instance, the knowledge of the depth and power of which he has…
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
He that speaketh in anunknown tongue edifieth himself Not necessarily because he understands what he is saying, but…
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