Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
For a
Not to
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General references
Bible References
For a
Mark 16:17 These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues;
Acts 2:6
And when this sound occurred, the crowd came together, and were bewildered because each one of them was hearing them speak in his own language.
Not to
1 Timothy 1:9
realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers
But for
1 Corinthians 14:3
But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.
General references
1 Corinthians 12:7
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
1 Thessalonians 5:20
do not despise prophetic utterances.