1 Corinthians 14:22

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Thus, tongues are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign, not for unbelievers but for believers.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Therefore, tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe, but to those who do not believe; but prophesying is not for unbelievers, but for those who believe.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Wherefore{G5620} tongues{G1100} are{G1526} for{G1519} a sign,{G4592} not{G3756} to them{G3588} that believe,{G4100} but{G235} to the{G3588} unbelieving:{G571} but{G1161} prophesying{G4394} [is for a sign], not{G571} to the{G3588} unbelieving,{G571} but{G235} to them{G3588} that believe.{G4100}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Wherefore{G5620} tongues{G1100} are{G1526}{(G5748)} for{G1519} a sign{G4592}, not{G3756} to them that believe{G4100}{(G5723)}, but{G235} to them that believe not{G571}: but{G1161} prophesying{G4394} serveth not{G3756} for them that believe not{G571}, but{G235} for them which believe{G4100}{(G5723)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Wherfore tonges are for a signe not to them that beleve: but to them that beleve not. Contrary wyse prophesyinge serveth not for them that beleve not: but for them which beleve.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Therfore are tunges for a token, not to the that beleue, but to them that beleue not. Contrary wyse, prophecienge, not to them that beleue not, but to them which beleue.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Wherefore strange tongues are for a signe, not to them that beleeue, but to them that beleeue not: but prophecying serueth not for them that beleeue not, but for them which beleeue.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Wherfore, tongues are for a signe, not to them that beleue, but to them that beleue not: But prophesiyng serueth not for them that beleue not, but for them which beleue.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying [serveth] not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Therefore other languages are for a sign, not to those who believe, but to the unbelieving; but prophesying is for a sign, not to the unbelieving, but to those who believe.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    so that the tongues are for a sign, not to the believing, but to the unbelieving; and the prophesy `is' not for the unbelieving, but for the believing,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to the unbelieving: but prophesying `is for a sign', not to the unbelieving, but to them that believe.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to the unbelieving: but prophesying [is for a sign], not to the unbelieving, but to them that believe.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For this reason tongues are for a sign, not to those who have faith, but to those who have not: but the prophet's word is for those who have faith, and not for the rest who have not.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Therefore other languages are for a sign, not to those who believe, but to the unbelieving; but prophesying is for a sign, not to the unbelieving, but to those who believe.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So then, tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers.

Referenced Verses

  • Mark 16:17 : 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name, they will cast out demons, and they will speak in new tongues.
  • Acts 2:6-9 : 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment because each one heard them speaking in their own language. 7 They were astonished and amazed, saying, 'Aren't all these who are speaking Galileans?' 8 How is it that each of us hears them in our native language where we were born? 9 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene, visitors from Rome, 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues! 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, asking one another, 'What does this mean?'
  • Acts 2:32-36 : 32 This Jesus God has raised up, and we are all witnesses of it. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did not ascend to heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord: Sit at My right hand, 35 until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.’ 36 Therefore, let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.
  • 1 Cor 14:1 : 1 Pursue love, and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
  • 1 Tim 1:9 : 9 We also know that the law is not made for the righteous but for the lawless and rebellious, the ungodly and sinners, the unholy and profane, those who strike their fathers and mothers, and murderers,

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Cor 14:23-24
    2 verses
    81%

    23 So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your mind?

    24 But if everyone is prophesying and an unbeliever or uninitiated person enters, they are convicted of sin by all and are examined by all.

  • 1 Cor 14:9-21
    13 verses
    80%

    9 In the same way, unless you speak intelligible words through your tongue, how will anyone understand what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

    10 There are so many kinds of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.

    11 If I do not understand the meaning of what someone is saying, I will be a foreigner to the speaker, and the speaker will be a foreigner to me.

    12 So with yourselves, since you are eager for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in building up the church.

    13 Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say.

    14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.

    15 What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

    16 Otherwise, if you give thanks with your spirit, how can someone who is in the position of an outsider say 'Amen' to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying?

    17 You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not built up.

    18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.

    19 But in the church, I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

    20 Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in regard to evil, but in your thinking be mature.

    21 In the Law it is written: 'By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to me,' says the Lord.

  • 1 Cor 14:1-7
    7 verses
    77%

    1 Pursue love, and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.

    2 For the one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God, because no one understands; they speak mysteries by the Spirit.

    3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and comfort.

    4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds up themselves, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

    5 I wish that all of you spoke in tongues, but I would rather you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless they interpret so that the church may be built up.

    6 Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, what good will I be to you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

    7 Even lifeless instruments like the flute or harp, if they do not produce a clear distinction in the notes, how will anyone recognize what is played on the flute or the harp?

  • 1 Cor 14:38-39
    2 verses
    75%

    38 But if anyone ignores this, let them remain ignorant.

    39 So then, brothers and sisters, eagerly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

  • Mark 16:16-17
    2 verses
    73%

    16 'Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.'

    17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name, they will cast out demons, and they will speak in new tongues.

  • Isa 28:11
    71%

    11 Indeed, with stammering lips and another tongue, He will speak to this people.

  • 1 Cor 14:26-28
    3 verses
    70%

    26 What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up.

    27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, let it be two or at most three, each in turn, and let someone interpret.

    28 But if there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep silent in the church and speak to themselves and to God.

  • 1 Cor 12:10
    70%

    10 to another, miraculous powers; to another, prophecy; to another, distinguishing between spirits; to another, different kinds of tongues; to another, the interpretation of tongues.

  • 1 Cor 12:29-30
    2 verses
    68%

    29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?

    30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?

  • Acts 10:46
    68%

    46 for they were hearing them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter responded:

  • Rom 15:21
    68%

    21 Rather, as it is written: 'Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.'

  • Exod 4:8
    67%

    8 'If they do not believe you or pay attention to the first sign, they may believe the second.'

  • 1 Thess 5:20
    67%

    20 Do not despise prophecies.

  • Rom 10:14
    66%

    14 How then can they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching?

  • Heb 4:2
    66%

    2 For we have also received the good news, just as they did. But the message they heard did not benefit them, because it was not united with faith in those who heard it.

  • 1 Cor 14:31-32
    2 verses
    66%

    31 For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and be encouraged.

    32 The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets.

  • Acts 2:4
    66%

    4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages as the Spirit enabled them to speak.

  • 1 Cor 13:8
    66%

    8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will vanish away.

  • Rom 10:16
    66%

    16 But not all have obeyed the Gospel. For Isaiah says, 'Lord, who has believed our message?'

  • Acts 19:6
    66%

    6 When Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

  • 1 Cor 13:1
    65%

    1 If I speak in the tongues of people and of angels, but do not have love, I am like a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

  • Acts 14:3
    65%

    3 So Paul and Barnabas stayed there for a considerable time, speaking boldly in reliance on the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by granting signs and wonders to be done through their hands.

  • Acts 2:11
    65%

    11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!

  • 1 John 4:1
    65%

    1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

  • Matt 13:14
    65%

    14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah that says: 'You will indeed hear but never understand; you will indeed see but never perceive.'

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