1 Corinthians 14:22-25 ESV
Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign not for unbelievers but for believers. If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your minds? But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all, the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you.
The gift of speaking in tongues is given to reach foreigners who speak with a different tongue. Revealing Scripture speaks to the heart of the believer and unbeliever alike. It is in the hearing of the word, the understanding of the word translating into the life of the word, that fulfills the purpose of God. The highest and ultimate tongue is when our life speaks the divine word of God. This is our hope and expectation for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.
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