1 Corinthians 14:22

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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 shall follow those who believe: In my name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;
  • Acts 2:6-9 : 6 When this sound occurred, the multitude came together and were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 They were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, 'Behold, are not all these who speak Galileans?' 8 How is it that we hear each in our own language in which we were born? 9 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, and Asia, 10 Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretans and Arabs—we hear them speaking in our tongues the wonderful works of God. 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, 'What does this mean?'
  • Acts 2:32-36 : 32 This Jesus God has raised up, of which we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore, being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself: 'The LORD said to my Lord, ‘Sit at My right hand, 35 Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.' 36 Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.
  • 1 Cor 14:1 : 1 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
  • 1 Tim 1:9 : 9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

Similar Verses (AI)

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

    23 Therefore, if the whole church comes together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those who are uninformed or unbelievers, will they not say that you are mad?

    24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is judged by all.

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

    9 So likewise you, unless you utter by the tongue words easy to understand, how will it be known what is spoken? For you will speak into the air.

    10 There are, perhaps, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without significance.

    11 Therefore, if I do not know the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him who speaks a foreigner, and he who speaks shall be a foreigner to me.

    12 Even so you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edification of the church.

    13 Therefore, let him who speaks in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.

    14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

    15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also; I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

    16 Otherwise, if you bless with the spirit, how will he who occupies the place of the uninformed say Amen at your giving of thanks, seeing he does not understand what you say?

    17 For you truly give thanks well, but the other is not edified.

    18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than you all;

    19 Yet in the church, I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

    20 Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be infants, but in understanding be mature.

    21 In the law it is written: With men of other tongues and other lips I will speak to this people, and yet for all that they will not hear me, says the Lord.

  • 1 Cor 14:1-7
    7 verses
    77%

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

    2 For he who speaks in an unknown tongue speaks not to men, but to God; for no man understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.

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

    4 He who speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

    5 I wish that you all spoke with tongues, but rather that you prophesied; for greater is he who prophesies than he who speaks with tongues, unless he interprets, that the church may receive edification.

    6 Now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you by revelation, knowledge, prophesying, or doctrine?

    7 Even things without life, giving sound, whether pipe or harp, unless they give a distinction in the sounds, how will it be known what is piped or harped?

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

    38 But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

    39 Therefore, brethren, desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking with tongues.

  • Mark 16:16-17
    2 verses
    73%

    16 He that believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he that does not believe shall be condemned.

    17 And these signs shall follow those who believe: In my name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;

  • Isa 28:11
    71%

    11 For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.

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

    26 How is it then, brethren? When you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

    27 If anyone speaks in an unknown tongue, let it be by two or at the most by three, and each in turn, and let one interpret.

    28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the church, and let him speak to himself and to God.

  • 1 Cor 12:10
    70%

    10 To another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of 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 with tongues? Do all interpret?

  • Acts 10:46
    68%

    46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then Peter answered,

  • Rom 15:21
    68%

    21 But as it is written, Those who have not been told of him shall see, and those who have not heard shall understand.

  • Exod 4:8
    67%

    8 And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe you, neither listen to the voice of the first sign, that they will believe the voice of the latter sign.

  • 1 Thess 5:20
    67%

    20 Do not despise prophecies.

  • Rom 10:14
    66%

    14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?

  • Heb 4:2
    66%

    2 For unto us the gospel was preached, as well as unto them; but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.

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

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

    32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

  • Acts 2:4
    66%

    4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

  • 1 Cor 13:8
    66%

    8 Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

  • Rom 10:16
    66%

    16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"

  • Acts 19:6
    66%

    6 And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.

  • 1 Cor 13:1
    65%

    1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I am become as sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

  • Acts 14:3
    65%

    3 So they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who confirmed the word of His grace by granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

  • Acts 2:11
    65%

    11 Cretans and Arabs—we hear them speaking in our tongues the wonderful works of God.

  • 1 John 4:1
    65%

    1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits 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: By hearing, you shall hear and shall not understand; and seeing, you shall see and shall not perceive.

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