1 Corinthians 14:22
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“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.”
ὥστε
Therefore, so that, as a result. Hōste. What comes before determines what comes after. Live in light of the therefore.
γλῶσσα
tongues
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γλῶσσα
Tongue, language. Glossa. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. The tongue is the smallest member but sets the whole course of a life. Use it for life.
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σημεῖον
a sign
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σημεῖον
Sign, miracle, token, wonder. Semeion. Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe. Signs point beyond themselves. The miracle is never the main thing. It points to the One who does it.
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πιστεύω
believing
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πιστεύω
To believe, to trust, to have faith. Pisteuo. Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved. Believing is more than intellectual agreement. It is a transfer of trust to Jesus.
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προφητεία
prophecy
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προφητεία
Prophecy, divine prediction. Prophēteia. Scripture charges us not to despise prophecy, but to test everything and hold fast to what is good. The gift speaks, warns, and builds up. Receive it wisely.
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