the gift of tongues

¹Pursue charity. Be zealous for spiritual things, but only so that you may prophesy. ²For whoever speaks in tongues, speaks not to men, but to God. For no one understands. Yet by the Spirit, he speaks mysteries. ³But whoever prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation. ⁴Whoever speaks in tongues edifies himself. But whoever prophesies edifies the Church. ⁵Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but more so to prophesy. For he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless perhaps he interprets, so that the Church may receive edification. ⁶But now, brothers, if I were to come to you speaking in tongues, how would it benefit you, unless instead I speak to you in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophecy, or in doctrine?

¹And when the days of Pentecost were completed, they were all together in the same place. ²And suddenly, there came a sound from heaven, like that of a wind approaching violently, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. ³And there appeared to them separate tongues, as if of fire, which settled upon each one of them. ⁴And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. And they began to speak in various languages, just as the Holy Spirit bestowed eloquence to them. ⁵Now there were Jews staying in Jerusalem, pious men from every nation that is under heaven. ⁶And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together and was confused in mind, because each one was listening to them speaking in his own language.

²For whoever speaks in tongues, speaks not to men, but to God. For no one understands. Yet by the Spirit, he speaks mysteries.

²⁷If anyone is speaking in tongues, let there be only two, or at most three, and then in turn, and let someone interpret. ²⁸But if there is no one to interpret, he should remain silent in the church, then he may speak when he is alone with God.

²²And so, tongues are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers; and prophecies are not for unbelievers, but for believers.

⁸Charity is never torn away, even if prophecies pass away, or languages cease, or knowledge is destroyed.

¹⁹But in the Church, I prefer to speak five words from my mind, so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in tongues.

¹⁴So, if I pray in tongues, my spirit prays, but my mind is without fruit.

⁴Whoever speaks in tongues edifies himself. But whoever prophesies edifies the Church.

¹And when the days of Pentecost were completed, they were all together in the same place. ²And suddenly, there came a sound from heaven, like that of a wind approaching violently, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. ³And there appeared to them separate tongues, as if of fire, which settled upon each one of them. ⁴And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. And they began to speak in various languages, just as the Holy Spirit bestowed eloquence to them. ⁵Now there were Jews staying in Jerusalem, pious men from every nation that is under heaven. ⁶And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together and was confused in mind, because each one was listening to them speaking in his own language.

³⁰Are all workers of miracles? Do all have the grace of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?

²⁷If anyone is speaking in tongues, let there be only two, or at most three, and then in turn, and let someone interpret.

¹If I were to speak in the language of men, or of Angels, yet not have charity, I would be like a clanging bell or a crashing cymbal.

⁴⁴While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell over all of those who were listening to the Word. ⁴⁵And the faithful of the circumcision, who had arrived with Peter, were astonished that the grace of the Holy Spirit was also poured out upon the Gentiles. ⁴⁶For they heard them speaking in tongues and magnifying God. ⁴⁷Then Peter responded, “How could anyone prohibit water, so that those who have received the Holy Spirit would not be baptized, just as we also have been?” ⁴⁸And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Then they begged him to remain with them for some days.

¹³For this reason, too, whoever speaks in tongues, let him pray for the interpretation.

¹Now concerning spiritual things, I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers. ²You know that when you were Gentiles, you approached mute idols, doing what you were led to do. ³Because of this, I would have you know that no one speaking in the Spirit of God utters a curse against Jesus. And no one is able to say that Jesus is Lord, except in the Holy Spirit. ⁴Truly, there are diverse graces, but the same Spirit. ⁵And there are diverse ministries, but the same Lord. ⁶And there are diverse works, but the same God, who works everything in everyone.

⁸I have baptized you with water. Yet truly, he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”