Wherefore Since this was formerly threatened by God as a punishment, you should not so admire or magnify it, especially since tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe Not to convince, edify, or comfort the faithful; but to them that believe not To unbelievers, to whom ye speak in their own language, Acts 2:8; namely, to engage their attention to the gospel, and to convince them that what is delivered is the truth of God. But prophesying Preaching the word, discoursing on divine things; serveth not so much for them that believe not Who cannot know that you are inspired in prophesying, and have no proof that your doctrine is true; but for them which believe For their confirmation in the faith, and their edification in holiness and righteousness.
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1 Corinthians 14:22
22 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.