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
But for
General references
Bible References
For a
Mark 16:17
And signs like these will attend those who believe: with my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in foreign tongues;
Acts 2:6
And when this sound was heard, the crowd gathered in great excitement, because each one heard them speaking in his own language.
Not to
1 Timothy 1:9
with the understanding that law is not intended for upright men but for the lawless and disorderly, the godless and irreligious, the irreverent and profane, men who kill their fathers or mothers, murderers,
But for
1 Corinthians 14:3
But the inspired preacher does his fellow-men good and encourages and comforts them.
General references
1 Corinthians 12:7
Each one is given his spiritual illumination for the common good.
1 Thessalonians 5:20
Do not disregard the utterances it inspires,