Dear brothers and sisters, the gift of speaking in tongues, as recorded in the Holy Bible, is a miraculous power given by the Holy Spirit. In the early church, this unique gift was a sign, a proof of God’s mighty work in the lives of His followers. Speaking in tongues is a phenomenon in which believers communicate in a language unknown to them, a language given by the Spirit.
Dear friends, imagine the day of Pentecost when the apostles began to speak in tongues. The diverse crowd gathered from different nations was amazed as they each heard God’s wonders in their own languages. It was not merely unloving, but a clear, purposeful communication through the Spirit.
Although not all believers receive this gift, it is still present in many Christian communities today. However, the Bible also urges us to seek the greater gift of prophecy, which builds up the whole church. Although speaking in tongues is a blessing, it should be practiced with discipline and should not cause confusion in the gathering.
Dear friends now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about Speaking in Tongues.
Acts 2:4
“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance”
1 Corinthians 14:5
“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”
1 Corinthians 14:18
“I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all”
1 Corinthians 12:10
“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”
Acts 10:46
“For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter”
Acts 19:6
“And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied”
1 Corinthians 13:1
“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”
1 Corinthians 14:2
“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”
1 Corinthians 14:4
“He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church”
1 Corinthians 14:13
“Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret”
Mark 16:17
“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues”
Acts 2:11
“Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God”
1 Corinthians 14:14
“For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful”
1 Corinthians 14:19
“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”
1 Corinthians 14:27
“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”
1 Corinthians 14:28
“But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God”
Romans 8:26
“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”
1 Corinthians 14:22
“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”
1 Corinthians 14:39
“Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues”
1 Corinthians 12:30
“Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?”
Acts 2:38
“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”
1 Corinthians 14:23
“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?”
1 Corinthians 14:26
“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”
Acts 2:3
“And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them”
1 Corinthians 14:21
“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”
1 Corinthians 14:33
“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints”
Acts 2:8
“And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?”
Acts 2:6
“Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language”
1 Corinthians 14:15
“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”
1 Corinthians 14:16
“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?”
Jude 1:20
“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost”
1 Corinthians 14:6
“Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?”
1 Corinthians 14:9
“So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air”
1 Corinthians 14:37
“If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord”
Acts 2:18
“And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy”
Conclusion:
Dear friend, the gift of speaking in tongues is a magnificent testament to the Holy Spirit’s presence within believers. While it is a blessing, it is also essential to approach it with discernment, ensuring its purpose aligns with edifying the church and glorifying God.
As believers, we must cherish all gifts from the Holy Spirit but prioritize those that build up the community as a whole. If this has enlightened your understanding, I urge you to share it with others, so they too may gain clarity and be uplifted by this teaching.
