6 occurrences

'Speaks' in the Bible

For one who speaks in an unknown tongue does not speak to people but to God; for no one understands him or catches his meaning, but by the Spirit he speaks mysteries [secret truths, hidden things].

Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritMysterySpiritual UnderstandingUnintelligiblenessPrayer LanguageLanguageThe Tonguespeakingsecrets

But [on the other hand] the one who prophesies speaks to people for edification [to promote their spiritual growth] and [speaks words of] encouragement [to uphold and advise them concerning the matters of God] and [speaks words of] consolation [to compassionately comfort them].

Verse ConceptsBeing An EncouragerEdification, Means OfAfflictions, Consolation DuringComfort, Of FriendsBuilding Up The ChurchHuman ComfortExhort OthersProphesying In The ChurchEncouragementEncouraging OthersMotivationencouraginguplifting

One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church [promotes growth in spiritual wisdom, devotion, holiness, and joy].

Verse ConceptsBuilding Up The ChurchEach Local ChurchLanguageThe church

Now I wish that all of you spoke in unknown tongues, but even more [I wish] that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater [and more useful] than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he translates or explains [what he says], so that the church may be edified [instructed, improved, strengthened].

Verse ConceptsProphecy, In NtBuilding Up The ChurchInterpreting LanguageEach Local ChurchRight DesiresProphecyProphecies concerningLanguageThe church

But if I do not know the meaning of the language, I will [appear to] be a foreigner to the one who is speaking [since he knows exactly what he is saying], and the one who is speaking will [appear to] be a foreigner to me.

Verse ConceptsBarbariansMeaningReckoned As Foreigners

Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may [be gifted to] translate or explain [what he says].

Verse ConceptsInterpreting LanguageMental Abuse

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