Bible: 1 Corinthians 14:2, 4, 13, 14, 19

14:2 For the one speaking in a tongue does not speak to people but to God, for no one understands; he is speaking mysteries by the Spirit. 1  14:4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, 2  but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

14:13 So then, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret. 14:14 If 3  I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unproductive. 14:19 but in the church I want to speak five words with my mind to instruct others, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue.

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