Speaking In Tongues

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. — read the full passage →

If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. — read the full passage →

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

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.

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?

And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.

Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

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.

Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.

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

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. — read the full passage →

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, — read the full passage →

He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; — read the full passage →

Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?

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

While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. — read the full passage →

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

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

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

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

And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, — read the full passage →

Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.

And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.

And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:

In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. — read the full passage →

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. — read the full passage →

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; — read the full passage →

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. — read the full passage →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. — read the full passage →

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: — read the full passage →

How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

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

There was a certain man in Cesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, — read the full passage →

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. — read the full passage →

He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.

How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; — read the full passage →

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. — read the full passage →

For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. — read the full passage →

And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galileans?

But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. — read the full passage →

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. — read the full passage →

Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, — read the full passage →

For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. — read the full passage →

And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. — read the full passage →

The Lord shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand;

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. — read the full passage →

And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?

And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

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. — read the full passage →

That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, — read the full passage →

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. — read the full passage →

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

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.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. — read the full passage →

For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. — read the full passage →