'Speaking' in the Bible

Now as they were speaking to the people, the priests, the commander of the temple police, and the Sadducees confronted them,

However, so this does not spread any further among the people, let’s threaten them against speaking to anyone in this name again.”

for we are unable to stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

Then they persuaded some men to say, “We heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God!”

They also presented false witnesses who said, “This man does not stop speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law.

Saul was coming and going with them in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who heard the message.

For they heard them speaking in other languages and declaring the greatness of God.Then Peter responded,

Those who had been scattered as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message to no one except Jews.

But there were some of them, Cypriot and Cyrenian men, who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Hellenists, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.

After the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and persuading them to continue in the grace of God.

and heard Paul speaking. After observing him closely and seeing that he had faith to be healed,

After they stopped speaking, James responded: “Brothers, listen to me!

They went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia and were prevented by the Holy Spirit from speaking the message in Asia.

They took him and brought him to the Areopagus, and said, “May we learn about this new teaching you’re speaking of?

Then the Lord said to Paul in a night vision, “Don’t be afraid, but keep on speaking and don’t be silent.

and a young man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill and sank into a deep sleep as Paul kept on speaking. When he was overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead.

Now those who were with me saw the light, but they did not hear the voice of the One who was speaking to me.

We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice speaking to me in the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’

But Paul replied, “I’m not out of my mind, most excellent Festus. On the contrary, I’m speaking words of truth and good judgment.

For the king knows about these matters. It is to him I am actually speaking boldly. For I am convinced that none of these things escapes his notice, since this was not done in a corner.

Since I am speaking to those who understand law, brothers, are you unaware that the law has authority over someone as long as he lives?

Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. In view of the fact that I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,

that by Him you were enriched in everything—in all speech and all knowledge.

I am speaking as to wise people. Judge for yourselves what I say.

Therefore I am informing you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

For the person who speaks in another language is not speaking to men but to God, since no one understands him; however, he speaks mysteries in the Spirit.

But now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in other languages, how will I benefit you unless I speak to you with a revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

In the same way, unless you use your tongue for intelligible speech, how will what is spoken be known? For you will be speaking into the air.

It follows that speaking in other languages is intended as a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers. But prophecy is not for unbelievers but for believers.

Therefore, if the whole church assembles together and all are speaking in other languages and people who are uninformed or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?

Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in other languages.

For it is said, “His letters are weighty and powerful, but his physical presence is weak, and his public speaking is despicable.”

Though untrained in public speaking, I am certainly not untrained in knowledge. Indeed, we have always made that clear to you in everything.

You have thought all along that we were defending ourselves to you. No, in the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything, dear friends, is for building you up.

since you seek proof of Christ speaking in me. He is not weak toward you, but powerful among you.

But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into Him who is the head—Christ.

speaking to one anotherin psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,singing and making musicfrom your heart to the Lord,

hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved. As a result, they are always completing the number of their sins, and wrath has overtaken them at last.

again, He specifies a certain day—today—speaking through David after such a long time, as previously stated:Today, if you hear His voice,do not harden your hearts.

Even though we are speaking this way, dear friends, in your case we are confident of the better things connected with salvation.

For the one who wants to love lifeand to see good daysmust keep his tongue from eviland his lips from speaking deceit,

I turned to see whose voice it was that spoke to me. When I turned I saw seven gold lampstands,

After this I looked, and there in heaven was an open door. The first voice that I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.”