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Tongues: A Sign for Unbelievers
Commentators agree that Paul defines the primary purpose of tongues as a miraculous sign for unbelievers. Similar to the event at Pentecost, this gift was meant to arrest the attention of those outside the faith and serve as evidence of God's power, authenticating the gospel message. It was not primarily intended for believers, who already have faith.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 14:22
18th Century
Theologian
Wherefore. Thus, (Greek: hōste), or therefore. The apostle does not mean to say that what he was about to state was a direct conc…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 14:22
For a sign (εις σημειον). Like the Hebrew and occasional Koine idiom also.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 14:22
19th Century
Bishop
Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe.—This is not an interpretation of the prophecy alluded to in t…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 14:22
In this section Paul first calls on the Corinthians to think maturely, as “adults” (GK 5455) in Christ, rather than be controlled by evil motives i…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 14:22
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore tongues are for a sign. This passage may be explained in two ways: by considering the word therefore as referring merel…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 14:22
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore tongues are for a sign
Of wrath and punishment inflicted on a rebellious and unbelieving people, and not o…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 14:15–25
17th Century
Minister
There can be no agreement with prayers that are not understood. A truly Christian minister will seek much more to do spiritual good to people's sou…