What Does the Bible Say About Speaking In Tongues?
Scripture reveals that the gift of speaking in tongues is a real and powerful spiritual gift given by the Holy Spirit.
Scripture on Speaking In Tongues
1 Corinthians 12:10
New Testament
"to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues."
1 Corinthians 14:2
New Testament
"For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit."
1 Corinthians 14:4
New Testament
"The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church."
Acts 2:4
New Testament
"And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance."
Joel 2:28
Old Testament
"And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions."
The Bottom Line
The Bible affirms the gift of tongues as a valid expression of the Holy Spirit's work, which builds up the individual and the church.
Try Today
Pray and ask God to fill you afresh with His Holy Spirit, trusting that He may give you the gift of tongues to use for His glory.
Prayer
As Jesus said, 'Ask, and it will be given to you' (Matthew 7:7).
Heavenly Father, I come to You, longing to be filled with Your Holy Spirit. I want to know the fullness of Your power and the gift of tongues, to use for Your purposes. Search my heart, remove any hindrances, and pour out Your Spirit upon me. I surrender myself to You, Lord. Use me as You will. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read 1 Corinthians 12-14 to explore the biblical teaching on spiritual gifts, including the gift of tongues.
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