1 Corinthians 14:6

Appropriate Use Of Prophecy And Tongues

⁵ I would that ye all spake with tongues: but rather that ye prophesied. For greater is he that prophesieth, than he that speaketh with tongues, except he expound it also, that the congregation may have edifying. ⁶ Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues: what shall I profit you? Except I speak to you, either by revelation, or knowledge, or prophesying, or doctrine. ⁷ Moreover when things without life give sound: whether it be a pipe, or a harp - except they make a distinction in the sounds - how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

From God

Speaking In Tongues

Ephesians 1:17

that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the father of glory, might give unto you the spirit of wisdom, and open to you the knowledge of himself,

Romans 6:17

God be thanked, that though ye were once the servants of sin, ye have yet obeyed with your heart unto the form of doctrine where unto ye were delivered.

1 Samuel 12:21

Neither turn ye after vain things which can not deliver you, for they are but vanities.

Jeremiah 16:19

O LORD, my strength, my power, and refuge in time of trouble! The Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the world, and say, "Verily our fathers have cleaved unto lies, their Idols are but vain and unprofitable.

Jeremiah 23:32

Behold, here am I, sayeth the LORD, against those prophets that dare prophesy lies, and deceive my people with their vanities, and miracles, whom I never sent, nor commanded them. They shall do this people great harm, sayeth the LORD.

Matthew 11:25

At that time, Jesus answered and said, "I praise thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast opened them unto babes,

Matthew 16:17

And Jesus answered, and said to him, "Happy art thou, Simon the son of Jonas, for flesh and blood hath not opened unto thee that, but my father which is in heaven.

Matthew 16:26

What shall it profit a man, though he should win all the whole world, if he lose his own soul? Or else, what shall a man give to redeem his soul again withal?

Acts 2:42

And they continued in the Apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayer.

Romans 15:14

I myself am full certified of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, and filled with all knowledge, and are able to exhort one another.

Romans 16:17

I beseech you, brethren: mark them which cause division, and give occasions of evil contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

1 Corinthians 10:33

Even as I please all men in all things not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they might be saved.

1 Corinthians 12:7-8

The gifts of the spirit are given to every man to profit the congregation.

1 Corinthians 13:2-3

And though I could prophesy, and understood all secrets, and all knowledge: yea, if I had all faith so that I could move mountains out of their places, and yet had no love, I were nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:8-9

Though that prophesying fail, or tongues shall cease, or knowledge vanish away: yet love falleth never away.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Labour for love, and covet spiritual gifts: and most chiefly for to prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:26-30

How is it then brethren? When ye come together, every man hath his song, hath his doctrine, hath his tongue, hath his revelation, hath his interpretation: Let all things be done unto edifying.

2 Corinthians 11:6

Though I be rude in speaking, yet I am not so in knowledge. Howbeit, among you we are known to the utmost what we are in all things.

2 Corinthians 12:1

It is not expedient for me, no doubt, to rejoice; Nevertheless I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:7

And lest I should be exalted out of measure through the abundance of revelations, there was given unto me of God unquietness of the flesh: the messenger of Satan to buffet me, because I should not be exalted out of measure.

Ephesians 3:4

whereby, when ye read ye may know mine understanding in the mystery of Christ,

Philippians 3:15

Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus wise minded: and if ye be otherwise minded, I pray God open even this unto you.

2 Timothy 2:14

Of these things put them in remembrance, and testify before the Lord, that they strive not about words, which is to no profit, but to pervert the hearers.

2 Timothy 3:10

But thou hast seen the experience of my doctrine, fashion of living, purpose, faith, long suffering, love, patience,

2 Timothy 3:16

For all scripture given by inspiration of God, is profitable to teach, to improve, to amend, and to instruct in righteousness,

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word, be fervent; be it in season, or out of season. Improve, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.

Titus 3:8

This is a true saying. Of these things I would thou shouldest certify, that they which believe God, might be diligent to go forward in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

Hebrews 13:9

Be not carried about with divers and strange learning. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace, and not with meats, which have not profited them that have had their pastime in them.

2 Peter 1:5

And hereunto, give all diligence: In your faith, minister virtue; and in virtue, knowledge;

2 Peter 3:18

but grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord, and saviour Jesus Christ. To whom be glory both now and forever. Amen. {Here ends the Second General Epistle of Peter}

2 John 1:9

Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that endureth in the doctrine of Christ, hath both the father, and the son.