Thematic Bible: Interpretation of


Thematic Bible









Therefore let him who, when speaking, uses the gift of 'tongues' pray for ability to interpret them. Verse ConceptsInterpreting LanguageMental Abuse

Now I want you all to speak in 'tongues,' but much more I wish that you should preach. A Preacher is of more account than he who speaks in 'tongues,' unless he interprets his words, so that the faith of the Church may be built up. Verse ConceptsProphecy, In NtBuilding Up The ChurchInterpreting LanguageEach Local ChurchRight DesiresProphecyProphecies concerningLanguageThe church

If any of you use the gift of 'tongues,' not more than two, or at the most three, should do so-each speaking in his turn-and some one should interpret them. If there is no one able to interpret what is said, they should remain silent at the meeting of the Church, and speak to themselves and to God.




To another the gift of preaching; to another the gift of distinguishing between true and false inspiration; to another varieties of the gift of 'tongues'; to another the power to interpret 'tongues.' Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfSpiritual DiscernmentPower, HumanProphecy, In NtSpiritsSpirit BeingsDiscerning God's ThingsInterpreting LanguageOther MiraclesProphesying In The ChurchTesting SpiritsProphecyLanguageDiscernmentSpiritual GiftsExerciseGifts And Talentsdiscrimination