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1 Corinthians 14:2

PrayerThe Holy Spirit

1 Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.

3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

4 The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

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BSB
For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.
KJV
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
WEB
For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God, for no one understands, but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.
ASV
For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
DARBY
For he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but to God: for no one hears; but in spirit he speaks mysteries.
BLB
For the one speaking in a tongue speaks not to men, but to God. For no one hears, but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.
ÅB
For den som taler med tunge, taler ikke for mennesker, men for Gud; for ingen skjønner det, men han taler hemmeligheter i Ånden;
OTB
For den som taler med tunger, taler ikke til mennesker, men til Gud; for ingen forstår ham, men han taler hemmeligheter i sin ånd.
B1930
For den som taler med tunge, taler ikke for mennesker, men for Gud; for ingen skjønner det, men han taler hemmeligheter i Ånden;

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