Quotes about Communication
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
— 1 Corinthians 14:14
Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?
— 1 Corinthians 14:16
You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.
— 1 Corinthians 14:17
I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.
— 1 Corinthians 14:18
But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
— 1 Corinthians 14:19
Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.
— 1 Corinthians 14:22
So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?
— 1 Corinthians 14:23
If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.
— 1 Corinthians 14:27
But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.
— 1 Corinthians 14:28
And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.
— 1 Corinthians 14:30
If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.
— 1 Corinthians 14:35
So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
— 1 Corinthians 14:39