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.
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Bible References
For a
Mark 16:17
These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;
Acts 2:6
When this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were bewildered, because everyone heard them speaking in his own language.
Not to
1 Timothy 1:9
as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,
But for
1 Corinthians 14:3
But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.
General references
1 Corinthians 12:7
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all.
1 Thessalonians 5:20
Don't despise prophesies.